10-letter words containing r, e, p, u
- ephemerous — relating to an ephemeron
- epicardium — A serous membrane that forms the innermost layer of the pericardium and the outer surface of the heart.
- epicentrum — the focus of an earthquake
- epicranium — (anatomy) The upper and superficial part of the head, including the scalp, muscles, etc.
- epicureans — Plural form of epicurean.
- epidendrum — an orchid belonging to the Epidendrum genus
- epineurium — (anatomy) The connective tissue framework and sheath of a nerve which bind together the nerve bundles, each of which has its own special sheath, or perineurium.
- episternum — (anatomy) The upper segment of the sternum.
- éprouvette — a device for assessing the strength of gunpowder
- equiparate — equivalent
- eriophorum — cotton grass
- eruptional — relating to volcanic eruption
- eupatorium — (botany) Any of the genus Eupatorium of perennial herbs.
- euphemizer — One who, or that which, euphemizes.
- euphorbias — Plural form of euphorbia.
- euphorbium — an acrid resin obtained from several species of Euphorbia, formerly used in medicine as a purgative and emetic
- euphoriant — A drug which produces feelings of euphoria.
- euphrosyne — one of the three Graces
- europhilia — The love of Europe, Europeans, or European culture.
- europhobia — dislike for or hostility to Europe, Europeans, or the European Union
- europhobic — hostile to Europe, Europeans, or the European Union
- eurypterid — An extinct marine arthropod of a group occurring in the Paleozoic era. They are related to horseshoe crabs and resemble large scorpions with a terminal pair of paddle-shaped swimming appendages.
- eutrapelia — the quality of being skilled in conversation; wit; urbanity
- expressure — the act of expressing
- expurgated — Remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a book or account).
- expurgator — One who expurgates.
- fetiparous — (of a marsupial) bearing young before they are fully developed.
- 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.
- force pump — a pump that delivers a liquid under pressure, so as to eject it forcibly.
- fourposter — a bed with four corner posts, as for supporting a canopy, curtains, etc.
- freshen up — have a quick wash
- frumpiness — The characteristic of being frumpy.
- full-power — (of a radio station) able to broadcast up to 100 miles (166 km) under clear atmospheric conditions.
- glucophore — a chemical group responsible for sweetness of taste
- grapefruit — a large, roundish, yellow-skinned, edible citrus fruit having a juicy, acid pulp.
- grapelouse — an insect that attacks grape vines
- grease cup — oilcup.
- ground pea — peanut.
- group home — a substitute home, usually located in a residential neighborhood, providing foster care for orphans, delinquents, disabled persons, or others with special needs.
- groupmates — Plural form of groupmate.
- grumpiness — The state, or act, of being grumpy.
- guest rope — a rope suspended from the side of a vessel or a boom as an object to which other vessels can moor, or to afford a hold for persons in such vessels.
- guest-rope — a rope suspended from the side of a vessel or a boom as an object to which other vessels can moor, or to afford a hold for persons in such vessels.
- guide rope — a rope fastened, usually at an angle, to a hoisting or towing line, to guide the object being moved.
- gulper eel — any deep-sea eel-like fish of the genera Eurypharynx and Saccopharynx and order Lyomeri, having the ability to swallow large prey
- gunpersons — Plural form of gunperson.
- harrumphed — to clear the throat audibly in a self-important manner: The professor harrumphed good-naturedly.
- harrumpher — (informal) One who complains or moralizes.
- haruspices — Plural form of haruspex.