5-letter words containing m, u
- moule — a mussel, esp. an edible variety
- moult — (of birds, insects, reptiles, etc.) to cast or shed the feathers, skin, or the like, that will be replaced by a new growth.
- mound — a globe topped with a cross that symbolizes power and constitutes part of the regalia of an English sovereign.
- mount — to go up; climb; ascend: to mount stairs.
- mourn — Feel or show deep sorrow or regret for (someone or their death), typically by following conventions such as the wearing of black clothes.
- mouse — A small rodent that typically has a pointed snout, relatively large ears and eyes, and a long tail.
- mouso — (jargon) /mow'soh/ (By analogy with "typo") An error in mouse usage resulting in an inappropriate selection or graphic garbage on the screen. Compare thinko.
- mousy — resembling or suggesting a mouse, as in color or odor.
- mouth — Anatomy, Zoology. the opening through which an animal or human takes in food. the cavity containing the structures used in mastication. the structures enclosing or being within this cavity, considered as a whole.
- mucal — Mucous, mucosal: of or pertaining to mucus or the production thereof.
- much- — Much- combines with past participles to form adjectives which emphasize the intensity of the specified state or action.
- mucho — much or many: They're under mucho stress.
- mucic — of or derived from mucic acid.
- mucid — moldy; musty.
- mucin — any of a class of glycoproteins found in saliva, gastric juice, etc., that form viscous solutions and act as lubricants or protectants on external and internal surfaces of the body.
- mucks — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of muck.
- mucky — of or like muck.
- muco- — mucus or mucous
- mucor — any phycomycetous fungus of the genus Mucor, that forms a furry coating on foodstuffs and dead and decaying vegetable matter.
- mucro — a short point projecting abruptly, as at the end of a leaf.
- mucus — a viscous, slimy mixture of mucins, water, electrolytes, epithelial cells, and leukocytes that is secreted by glands lining the nasal, esophageal, and other body cavities and serves primarily to protect and lubricate surfaces.
- mudar — (plant) Either of two milkweed-like shrubs, which yield a strong fibre and an acrid milky juice used medicinally:.
- muddy — abounding in or covered with mud.
- mudge — a movement or motion
- mudir — a local governor
- mudra — Hinduism, Buddhism. any of a series of arm and hand positions expressing an attitude or action of the deity.
- muffs — Plural form of muff.
- muffy — a thick, tubular case for the hands, covered with fur or other material, used by women and girls for warmth and as a handbag.
- mufti — civilian clothes, in contrast with military or other uniforms, or as worn by a person who usually wears a uniform.
- mugga — an Australian eucalyptus tree with dark bark and pink flowers, Eucalyptus sideroxylon
- muggy — (of the atmosphere, weather, etc.) oppressively humid; damp and close.
- mugil — (zoology) Any fish of the genus Mugil of mugilid mullets.
- muhly — an American ornamental grass, Muhlenbergia capillaries, with delicate purple flowers
- mujik — a Russian peasant.
- mukha — Mocha.
- mukti — moksha.
- mul-t — An implementation of Multilisp built on T, for the Encore Multimax.
- mulai — A title for the ruler of Morocco.
- mulch — a covering, as of straw, compost, or plastic sheeting, spread on the ground around plants to prevent excessive evaporation or erosion, enrich the soil, inhibit weed growth, etc.
- mulct — to deprive (someone) of something, as by fraud, extortion, etc.; swindle.
- mules — a lounging slipper that covers the toes and instep or only the instep.
- muley — (of cattle or deer) hornless; polled.
- mulga — an Australian shrub or small tree, Acacia aneura, forming dense growths in some areas and having foliage used as forage for livestock.
- mulki — a native or inhabitant of the former Hyderabad State in India
- mulla — Archaic form of mullah.
- mulls — to study or ruminate; ponder.
- mulse — a drink containing honey mixed with wine or water
- multi — a pattern of several colors or hues, usually in stripes: This dress comes in pink or green multi.
- mumin — one of the devout.
- mummy — the dead body of a human being or animal preserved by the ancient Egyptian process or some similar method of embalming.