10-letter words containing p, u, l, e
- epaulement — a construction to protect troops from attack
- epauletted — Alternative form of epauleted.
- epaulettes — Plural form of epaulette.
- epicuticle — The thin, waxy, protective outer layer covering the surfaces of some plants, fungi, insects, and other arthropods.
- epithelium — The thin tissue forming the outer layer of a body’s surface and lining the alimentary canal and other hollow structures.
- eruptional — relating to volcanic eruption
- eucalyptol — a colourless oily liquid with a camphor-like odour and a spicy taste; it is obtained from eucalyptus oil and used in perfumery and as a flavouring. Formula: C10H18O
- eucalyptus — A fast-growing evergreen Australasian tree that has been widely introduced elsewhere . It is valued for its timber, oil, gum, and resin, and as an ornamental tree.
- euphonical — (archaic) euphonious; pleasing to the ear.
- euplastics — the art of healing well
- europhilia — The love of Europe, Europeans, or European culture.
- eutrapelia — the quality of being skilled in conversation; wit; urbanity
- exculpable — Capable of being exculpated; deserving exculpation.
- exculpated — Simple past tense and past participle of exculpate.
- exculpates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of exculpate.
- exit pupil — the smallest cross section of the beam of light from the eyepiece of a telescope through which all the light from the eyepiece passes. Its diameter is equal to the ratio of the focal length of the eyepiece to the focal ratio of the telescope
- expugnable — Capable of being expugned.
- expulsions — Plural form of expulsion.
- feel up to — to perceive or examine by touch.
- flophouses — Plural form of flophouse.
- fluorotype — an early form of photograph produced on paper treated with sodium fluoride
- flurazepam — a benzodiazepine, C 21 H 23 ClFN 3 O, used in its hydrochloride form as a sedative and hypnotic in the management of insomnia and to alleviate anxiety states.
- full speed — the maximum speed.
- full-power — (of a radio station) able to broadcast up to 100 miles (166 km) under clear atmospheric conditions.
- funnel cap — any of various basidiomycetous fungi of the genus Clitocybe, characterized by the funnel-shaped caps and, usually, markedly decurrent gills
- geophilous — Zoology. terrestrial, as certain snails.
- glammed up — made to look more glamorous
- glucophore — a chemical group responsible for sweetness of taste
- grapelouse — an insect that attacks grape vines
- guadeloupe — two islands (Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre) separated by a narrow channel in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies: together with five dependencies they form an overseas department of France. 687 sq. mi. (1179 sq. km). Capital: Basse-Terre.
- gulper eel — any deep-sea eel-like fish of the genera Eurypharynx and Saccopharynx and order Lyomeri, having the ability to swallow large prey
- heliopause — the boundary of the heliosphere.
- hemophilus — a genus of rod-shaped, parasitic, hemophilic bacteria, certain species of which, as H. influenzae or H. suis, are pathogenic for humans and animals.
- herophilus — died ?280 bc, Greek anatomist in Alexandria. He was the first to distinguish sensory from motor nerves
- houseplant — an ornamental plant that is grown indoors or adapts well to indoor culture.
- humble pie — humility forced upon someone, often under embarrassing conditions; humiliation.
- hump bluey — to carry one's bundle; tramp
- hyperdulia — the veneration offered to the Virgin Mary as the most exalted of creatures.
- implexuous — not simple; complicated
- impudently — of, relating to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery: The student was kept late for impudent behavior.
- impugnable — to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.
- inculpable — not culpable; blameless; guiltless.
- inculpated — Simple past tense and past participle of inculpate.
- inculpates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of inculpate.
- joe public — also Joe Bloggs; US = John Q. Public
- jubbulpore — Jabalpur.
- juliet cap — a skullcap, often set with pearls or other gems, worn by women for semiformal or bridal wear.
- jump leads — Jump leads are two thick wires that can be used to start a car when its battery does not have enough power. The jump leads are used to connect the battery to the battery of another car that is working properly.
- la perouse — Jean François de Galaup [zhahn frahn-swa duh ga-loh] /ʒɑ̃ frɑ̃ˈswa də gaˈloʊ/ (Show IPA), 1741–88, French naval officer and explorer.
- lagered-up — intoxicated, esp after drinking lager