8-letter words containing u, m
- equalism — Any of several forms of egalitarianism (advocacy of equality) concerned with establishing sexual, racial, class or other equality.
- eremurus — a type of herb from the Liliaceae family
- erumpent — Bursting forth or through a surface.
- eryngium — (botany) Any of the genus Eryngium of umbelliferous plants resembling thistles.
- espumoso — sparkling wine
- esquimau — Eskimo
- eudaemon — A good or benevolent spirit.
- eudemons — Plural form of eudemon.
- eugenism — the practice or advocacy of eugenics
- eulogism — (rare) eulogistic language.
- eulogium — eulogy
- eumenine — Of, or pertaining to, the potter wasps of the subfamily Eumeninae.
- eumerism — a biologic collection of similar parts
- euonymin — an extract obtained from the bark of the spindle tree (Euonymus atropurpureus)
- euonymus — A shrub or small tree that is widely cultivated for its autumn colors and bright fruit.
- euphuism — An artificial, highly elaborate way of writing or speaking.
- euromart — European Economic Community
- europium — The chemical element of atomic number 63, a soft silvery-white metal of the lanthanide series. Europium oxide is used with yttrium oxide as a red phosphor in color television screens.
- eurythmy — The harmony of features and proportion in architecture.
- euthymia — (psychology) A normal, non-depressed, reasonably positive mood; serenity.
- exemplum — An example or model, especially a moralizing or illustrative story.
- exhumate — (obsolete) To exhume; to disinter.
- exhuming — Present participle of exhume.
- eximious — (archaic) Pre-eminent, outstanding.
- exonumia — Coinlike objects.
- exordium — The beginning or introductory part, especially of a discourse or treatise.
- extremum — The maximum or minimum value of a function.
- f-number — a number corresponding to the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a lens system, especially a camera lens. In f /1.4, 1.4 is the f-number and signifies that the focal length of the lens is 1.4 times as great as the diameter. /, f/, f, f: Abbreviation: f.
- fabulism — (literature) A form of magic realism in which fantastical elements are placed into an everyday setting.
- factotum — a person, as a handyman or servant, employed to do all kinds of work around the house.
- falmouth — a seaport in S Cornwall, in SW England.
- famously — having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer. Synonyms: famed, notable, illustrious. Antonyms: unknown, obscure.
- farm out — a tract of land, usually with a house, barn, silo, etc., on which crops and often livestock are raised for livelihood.
- fascinum — An ivory phallus used in certain ancient erotic rites.
- fistbump — A fist bump.
- flambeau — a flaming torch.
- flameout — burning gas or vapor, as from wood or coal, that is undergoing combustion; a portion of ignited gas or vapor.
- flammule — a small flame
- flummery — oatmeal or flour boiled with water until thick.
- footmuff — a muff used to keep the feet warm
- footpump — a pump that is operated by foot
- formosus — a.d. c816–896, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 891–896.
- formulae — a set form of words, as for stating or declaring something definitely or authoritatively, for indicating procedure to be followed, or for prescribed use on some ceremonial occasion.
- formular — Following or relating to a formula; formulaic.
- formulas — (informal) Plural form of formula.
- foulmart — the European polecat, Mustela putorius.
- foumarts — Plural form of foumart.
- foursome — a company or set of four; two couples; a quartet: to make up a foursome for bridge.
- frame up — a fraudulent incrimination of an innocent person.
- frame-up — a fraudulent incrimination of an innocent person.