10-letter words containing um
- catacumbal — of or resembling catacombs
- catechumen — a person, esp in the early Church, undergoing instruction prior to baptism
- cerebellum — The cerebellum is a part of the brain in humans and other mammals that controls the body's movements and balance.
- ceruminous — earwax.
- cesium 137 — the radioactive cesium isotope with mass number 137 and a half-life of 33 years: used for gamma irradiation of certain foods and for radiation therapy.
- chain pump — a pump consisting of buckets, plates, or the like, rising upon a chain within a cylinder for raising liquids entering the cylinder at the bottom.
- chalumeaux — Plural form of chalumeau.
- charmonium — an elementary particle that contains an antiquark and a charm quark
- chromidium — a length or particle of chromatin in cell cytoplasm
- chumminess — friendly; intimate; sociable.
- cinerarium — a place for keeping the ashes of the dead after cremation
- circumcise — If a boy or man is circumcised, the loose skin at the end of his penis is cut off.
- circumcize — Misspelling of circumcise.
- circumduce — to cause (something) to circulate on its axis
- circumduct — (obsolete) To lead about or astray.
- circumflex — A circumflex or a circumflex accent is a symbol written over a vowel in French and other languages, usually to indicate that it should be pronounced longer than usual. It is used for example in the word 'rôle'.
- circumfuse — to pour or spread (a liquid, powder, etc) around
- circummure — to surround by means of a wall
- circumoral — Around or encircling the mouth.
- circumpose — to position around, or within an encircled place
- circumvent — If someone circumvents a rule or restriction, they avoid having to obey the rule or restriction, in a clever and perhaps dishonest way.
- clump-like — resembling a clump
- clumsiness — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
- cockalorum — a self-important little man
- coenosteum — the calcareous skeleton of a hydrocoral or a coral colony
- colchicums — Plural form of colchicum.
- colloquium — an informal gathering for discussion
- colosseums — Plural form of colosseum.
- columbaria — Irregular plural form of columbarium.
- columbines — Plural form of columbine.
- columellae — Plural form of columella.
- columellar — (biology, anatomy) Of or pertaining to a columella.
- columnated — Architecture. a rigid, relatively slender, upright support, composed of relatively few pieces. a decorative pillar, most often composed of stone and typically having a cylindrical or polygonal shaft with a capital and usually a base.
- columnists — Plural form of columnist.
- compendium — A compendium is a short but detailed collection of information, usually in a book.
- compluvium — an unroofed space over the atrium in a Roman house, through which rain fell and was collected
- conga drum — a large tubular bass drum, used chiefly in Latin American and funk music and played with the hands
- consortium — A consortium is a group of people or firms who have agreed to co-operate with each other.
- consumable — Consumable goods are items which are intended to be bought, used, and then replaced.
- consumedly — (intensifier)
- consummate — You use consummate to describe someone who is extremely skilful.
- continuums — Plural form of continuum.
- conundrums — Plural form of conundrum.
- corniculum — a small horn or corniform part
- costumiers — Plural form of costumier.
- cotton gum — a tall tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) with cottony leaves, found in swamps of the SE U.S.
- coumarilic — coumaric
- crumbcloth — a cloth placed under a dining table to protect the carpet from crumbs and other material
- crumblings — any pieces of matter which have crumbled or fallen from a larger part
- crumminess — the state or quality of being crummy