10-letter words containing eri
- periosteum — the normal investment of bone, consisting of a dense, fibrous outer layer, to which muscles attach, and a more delicate, inner layer capable of forming bone.
- peripeteia — a sudden turn of events or an unexpected reversal, especially in a literary work.
- peripheral — pertaining to, situated in, or constituting the periphery: peripheral resistance on the outskirts of the battle area.
- peripheric — peripheral (defs 1–3).
- periphonic — (of sound reproduction) involving speakers placed at different heights so as to produce sound from all directions
- periphrase — the use of an unnecessarily long or roundabout form of expression; circumlocution.
- periphytic — the community of tiny organisms, as protozoans, hydras, insect larvae, and snails, that lives on the surfaces of rooted aquatic plants.
- periphyton — the community of tiny organisms, as protozoans, hydras, insect larvae, and snails, that lives on the surfaces of rooted aquatic plants.
- peripteral — (of a classical temple or other structure) surrounded by a single row of columns.
- periscopic — Optics. (of certain lenses in special microscopes, cameras, etc.) giving distinct vision obliquely, or all around, as well as, or instead of, in a direct line.
- perishable — subject to decay, ruin, or destruction: perishable fruits and vegetables.
- perishment — to die or be destroyed through violence, privation, etc.: to perish in an earthquake.
- peritectic — of or noting the phase intermediate between a solid and the liquid that results from the melting of the solid.
- perithecia — the fruiting body of ascomycetous fungi, typically a minute, more or less completely closed, globose or flask-shaped body enclosing the asci.
- peritoneal — the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and investing its viscera.
- peritoneum — the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and investing its viscera.
- peritricha — ciliate protozoans, of the order Peritrichida, in which the cilia are restricted to a spiral around the mouth
- periwigged — wearing a periwig; by extension, excessively adorned
- periwinkle — Also called myrtle. a trailing plant, Vinca minor, of the dogbane family, having glossy, evergreen foliage and usually blue-violet flowers.
- phaneritic — (of a rock) having the principal constituents in the form of crystals visible to the naked eye.
- pioneering — a person who is among those who first enter or settle a region, thus opening it for occupation and development by others.
- piperidine — a colorless, water-soluble liquid, C 5 H 1 1 N, obtained from the alkaloid piperine or from pyridine: used chiefly as a solvent.
- plastering — a composition, as of lime or gypsum, sand, water, and sometimes hair or other fiber, applied in a pasty form to walls, ceilings, etc., and allowed to harden and dry.
- pokerishly — in a pokerish manner
- polymerise — to subject to polymerization.
- polymerism — Chemistry. a polymeric state.
- polymerize — to subject to polymerization.
- premiering — a first public performance or showing of a play, opera, film, etc.
- proffering — to put before a person for acceptance; offer.
- prospering — to be successful or fortunate, especially in financial respects; thrive; flourish.
- prosperity — a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, especially in financial respects; good fortune.
- psalterian — psalm-like
- psalterium — the omasum.
- puerperium — the four-week period following childbirth.
- pulverized — to reduce to dust or powder, as by pounding or grinding.
- pulverizer — to reduce to dust or powder, as by pounding or grinding.
- pyromeride — a devitrified form of rhyolite, having a nodular appearance and spherulitic texture
- quartering — one of the four equal or equivalent parts into which anything is or may be divided: a quarter of an apple; a quarter of a book.
- recovering — returning to health after illness or debility, such as alcohol or drug addiction
- repapering — a substance made from wood pulp, rags, straw, or other fibrous material, usually in thin sheets, used to bear writing or printing, for wrapping things, etc.
- reverified — to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate: Events verified his prediction.
- roistering — to act in a swaggering, boisterous, or uproarious manner.
- rotisserie — a small broiler with a motor-driven spit, for barbecuing fowl, beef, etc.
- roystering — roister.
- rubberized — coated or impregnated with rubber
- sans serif — a style of monotonal type without serifs.
- sans-serif — a style of monotonal type without serifs.
- sauntering — to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll: sauntering through the woods.
- scampering — to run or go hastily or quickly.
- scattering — distributed or occurring here and there at irregular intervals; scattered.