7-letter words containing an
- anguier — François [frahn-swa] /frɑ̃ˈswa/ (Show IPA), 1604–69, and his brother Michel [mee-shel] /miˈʃɛl/ (Show IPA) 1614–86, French sculptors.
- anguine — of, relating to, or similar to a snake
- anguish — Anguish is great mental suffering or physical pain.
- angular — Angular things have shapes that seem to contain a lot of straight lines and sharp points.
- anhinga — any of a family (Anhingidae) of pelecaniform birds of tropical and subtropical regions, with a long, sharp-pointed bill and long neck
- anilide — any compound containing the univalent group C 6 H 5 NH–, derived from aniline, as acetanilide, C 8 H 9 NO.
- aniline — a colourless oily pungent poisonous liquid used in the manufacture of dyes, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and explosives. Formula: C6H5NH2
- anility — of or like a foolish, doddering old woman.
- animacy — the state of being alive and animate
- animals — Plural form of animal.
- animate — Something that is animate has life, in contrast to things like stones and machines which do not.
- animato — (to be performed) in a lively manner
- animism — the belief that natural objects, phenomena, and the universe itself have desires and intentions
- animist — A believer in animism.
- animose — Resolute and full of vigor; vehement.
- animous — Animose.
- anionic — a negatively charged ion, as one attracted to the anode in electrolysis.
- aniseed — Aniseed is a substance made from the seeds of the anise plant. It is used as a flavouring in sweets, drinks, and medicine.
- anisole — a colourless pleasant-smelling liquid used as a solvent and vermicide and in perfume and flavouring. Formula: C6H5OCH3; relative density: 0.996; melting pt: –37.5°C; boiling pt: 155°C
- anklets — Plural form of anklet.
- ankling — Present participle of ankle.
- anklung — a bamboo musical instrument commonly played in Asia
- anlagen — Embryology. an embryonic area capable of forming a structure: the primordium, germ, or bud.
- annabel — a feminine name
- annales — designating or of a group of Fr. historians using a variety of materials and methods to detail the structure and patterns of everyday life, as of a town or region, so as to identify underlying processes of cultural development
- annates — the first year's revenue of a see, an abbacy, or a minor benefice, paid to the pope
- annatol — a male given name.
- annatta — annatto
- annatto — a small tropical American tree, Bixa orellana, having red or pinkish flowers and pulpy seeds that yield a dye: family Bixaceae
- anneals — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of anneal.
- annelid — any worms of the phylum Annelida, in which the body is divided into segments both externally and internally. The group includes the earthworms, lugworm, ragworm, and leeches
- annette — a feminine name
- annexed — to attach, append, or add, especially to something larger or more important.
- annexes — to attach, append, or add, especially to something larger or more important.
- annexin — (biology) Any of a group of cellular proteins found in all kingdoms (animal, plant and fungi) with the exception of the bacteria.
- annicut — a dam in India constructed in order to supply waterways leading from it
- annoint — (nonstandard) alternative spelling of anoint.
- annoyed — If you are annoyed, you are fairly angry about something.
- annoyer — One who annoys.
- annuals — of, for, or pertaining to a year; yearly: annual salary.
- annuary — (obsolete) annual; yearly.
- annuity — An annuity is an investment or insurance policy that pays someone a fixed sum of money each year.
- annular — ring-shaped; of or forming a ring
- annulet — a moulding in the form of a ring, as at the top of a column adjoining the capital
- annulus — the area between two concentric circles
- anobiid — any coleopterous beetle of the family Anobiidae, in which the pronotum characteristically forms a hood that more or less covers the head. The family includes such notorious pests as the furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum) and the deathwatch beetle, the larvae of which attack furniture and beams
- anodise — to coat (a metal, especially magnesium or aluminum) with a protective film by chemical or electrolytic means.
- anodize — to coat (a metal, such as aluminium or magnesium) with a protective oxide film by electrolysis
- anodyne — If you describe something as anodyne, you are criticizing it because it has no strong characteristics and is not likely to excite, interest, or upset anyone.
- anoesis — a theoretical condition in which there is feeling without understanding