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7-letter words containing z, r

  • metrize — to find a metric for (a topological space for which the metric topology is the given topology).
  • mizoram — a state (since 1986) in NE India, created in 1972 from the former Mizo Hills District of Assam. Capital: Aijal. Pop: 891 058 (2001). Area: about 21 081 sq km (8140 sq miles)
  • mizrach — a decorative figure, usually bearing an inscription, that is hung on the eastern wall in Jewish homes or synagogues to indicate the direction to face in prayer.
  • morazan — Francisco [frahn-sees-kaw] /frɑnˈsis kɔ/ (Show IPA), 1799–1842, Central American statesman and soldier, born in Honduras.
  • mozarab — a Christian in Spain who, during the Muslim domination, was permitted to practice his or her own religion.
  • müntzer — Thomas. c. 1490–1525, German radical religious and political reformer; executed for organizing the Peasants' War (1524–25)
  • muzzler — a person or thing that muzzles.
  • narvaez — Pánfilo de [pahm-fee-law th e] /ˈpɑm fiˌlɔ ðɛ/ (Show IPA), 1478?–1528, Spanish soldier and adventurer in America.
  • nonzero — not equal to zero.
  • nuzzler — a person or thing that nuzzles
  • odorize — to make odorous; add scent to: to odorize natural gas to make leaks detectable.
  • ohrmazd — Ahura Mazda.
  • ordonez — Antonio [ahn-taw-nyaw] /ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), 1932–1998, Spanish bullfighter.
  • organza — a sheer rayon, nylon, or silk fabric constructed in plain weave and with a crisp finish, used in the manufacture of evening dresses, trimmings, etc.
  • orizaba — Also called Citlaltepetl. an inactive volcano in SE Mexico, in Veracruz state. 18,546 feet (5653 meters).
  • pazyryk — the site of 40 wood-lined pit tombs c500–c300 b.c. in the Altai Mountains of central Asia, containing the tattooed bodies of nomadic chieftains of the eastern Steppes and grave goods all well-preserved in a frozen state.
  • peruzzi — Baldassare Tommaso [bahl-dahs-sah-re tawm-mah-zaw] /ˌbɑl dɑsˈsɑ rɛ tɔmˈmɑ zɔ/ (Show IPA), 1481–1536, Italian architect and painter.
  • pizarro — Francisco [fran-sis-koh;; Spanish frahn-thees-kaw,, -sees-] /frænˈsɪs koʊ;; Spanish frɑnˈθis kɔ,, -ˈsis-/ (Show IPA), c1470–1541, Spanish conqueror of Peru.
  • prenzie — a word used by Shakespeare, possibly a mistake, supposed by some to mean "precise"
  • pretzel — a crisp, dry biscuit, usually in the form of a knot or stick, salted on the outside.
  • prezzie — present, gift
  • prizing — pry2 .
  • puzzler — a person who puzzles.
  • quartzy — resembling quartz
  • quizzer — an informal test or examination of a student or class.
  • ramazan — (especially in India) Ramadan.
  • razored — a sharp-edged instrument used especially for shaving the face or trimming the hair.
  • razzing — to deride; make fun of; tease.
  • realize — to grasp or understand clearly.
  • reglaze — to furnish or fill with glass: to glaze a window.
  • relenza — a preparation of an antiviral drug, zanamivir, used in the treatment of influenza to reduce the duration and severity of the illness
  • reseize — to seize or take hold of again
  • rhizoid — rootlike.
  • rhizome — a rootlike subterranean stem, commonly horizontal in position, that usually produces roots below and sends up shoots progressively from the upper surface.
  • romanza — a short instrumental piece of song-like character
  • rozener — any strong alcoholic beverage.
  • ruzicka — Leopold [ley-oh-pawlt] /ˈleɪ oʊˌpɔlt/ (Show IPA), 1887–1976, Swiss chemist, born in Yugoslavia: Nobel prize 1939.
  • rzeszow — a city in SE Poland.
  • salazar — Antonio de Oliveira [ahn-taw-nyoo duh aw-lee-vey-ruh] /ɑ̃ˈtɔ nyʊ də ˌɔ liˈveɪ rə/ (Show IPA), 1889–1970, premier of Portugal 1933–68.
  • sarazen — Gene (Eugene Saraceni) 1902–1999, U.S. golfer.
  • sarkozy — Nicolas (niːkɒˌlaː). born 1955, French centre-right politician, president of France from 2007 to 2012
  • sazerac — a mixed drink of whisky, Pernod, syrup, bitters, and lemon
  • scherzo — a movement or passage of light or playful character, especially as the second or third movement of a sonata or a symphony.
  • schwarz — Hermann Amandus [her-mahn ah-mahn-doo s] /ˈhɛr mɑn ɑˈmɑn dʊs/ (Show IPA), 1843–1921, German mathematician.
  • seizure — the act or an instance of seizing.
  • seltzer — (sometimes initial capital letter) a naturally effervescent mineral water containing common salt and small quantities of sodium, calcium, and magnesium carbonates.
  • sizzler — to make a hissing sound, as in frying or burning.
  • staretz — (in the Russian Orthodox Church) a spiritual leader or holy man
  • stoozer — a person who stoozes
  • strozzi — Bernardo [ber-nahr-daw] /bɛrˈnɑr dɔ/ (Show IPA), (I"Il Cappuccino") 1581–1644, Italian painter and engraver.
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