7-letter words containing p, e, i
- epicure — A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.
- epidemy — (medicine) An epidemic disease.
- epiderm — (anatomy) The epidermis.
- epidote — A lustrous yellow-green crystalline mineral, common in metamorphic rocks. It consists of a hydroxyl silicate of calcium, aluminum, and iron.
- epigeal — Growing on or close to the ground.
- epigene — formed or taking place at or near the surface of the earth
- epigone — A less distinguished follower or imitator of someone, especially an artist or philosopher.
- epigoni — the descendants of the Seven against Thebes, who undertook a second expedition against the city and eventually captured and destroyed it
- epigram — A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way.
- epilate — To remove hair from the body by mechanical, chemical or other means.
- epimere — the dorsal part of the mesoderm of a vertebrate embryo, consisting of a series of segments (somites)
- epinaos — a rear vestibule
- episcia — a creeping plant of the genus Episcia
- episode — An event or a group of events occurring as part of a larger sequence; an incident or period considered in isolation.
- episome — A genetic element inside some bacterial cells, especially the DNA of some bacteriophages, that can replicate independently of the host and also in association with a chromosome with which it becomes integrated.
- epistle — letter, written correspondence
- epitaph — A phrase or statement written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone.
- epitaxy — The natural or artificial growth of crystals on a crystalline substrate determining their orientation.
- epithem — an external topical application
- epithet — An adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.
- epitome — A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
- epitomy — Misspelling of epitome.
- epitope — The part of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself.
- epizoan — Alternative form of epizoon.
- epizoic — (of an animal or plant) growing or living on the exterior of a living animal
- epizoon — An animal that lives on the body of another animal, especially as a parasite.
- epoxide — An organic compound whose molecule contains a three-membered ring involving an oxygen atom and two carbon atoms.
- epoxied — Simple past tense and past participle of epoxy.
- epoxies — Plural form of epoxy.
- epsilon — The name for the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet, \u03b5 or \u0395, preceded by delta ('\u0394', '\u03b4') and followed by zeta ('\u0396', '\u03b6').
- epstein — Sir Jacob. 1880–1959, British sculptor, born in the US of Russo-Polish parents
- epyllia — Plural form of epyllion.
- erepsin — a mixture of proteolytic enzymes secreted by the small intestine
- espying — Present participle of espy.
- ethiops — a dark-coloured chemical compound
- euploid — Of or pertaining to euploidy.
- eupneic — Characterized by eupnea; possessing healthy breathing.
- euripus — a strait or channel with a strong current or tide
- exciple — a layer of cells enclosing the apothecium of most lichens
- expiate — Atone for (guilt or sin).
- expired — Simple past tense and past participle of expire.
- expiree — (Australia, historical) In penal colonies of early Australia, a convict whose sentence had been served.
- expires — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of expire.
- explain — Make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.
- exploit — Make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource).
- exposit — To expound.
- fanpire — an ardent admirer of films and television programmes that feature vampires
- fipples — Plural form of fipple.
- fire up — start ignition of
- firepan — a metal grate for holding hot coals.