8-letter words containing um
- cumstain — Lb vulgar A stain from ejaculate.
- cumulant — (mathematics) Any of a set of parameters of a one-dimensional probability distribution of a certain form.
- cumulate — to accumulate
- cumulose — abounding in heaps or cumuli
- cumulous — resembling or consisting of cumulus clouds
- curcumin — a yellow pigment, derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, and the main active ingredient of turmeric. It is an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties
- custumal — a customary.
- cyathium — a form of inflorescence of the type found on the poinsettia
- cymatium — the top moulding of a classical cornice or entablature
- decorums — Plural form of decorum.
- decretum — the name given to various collections of canon law, esp that made by the monk Gratian in the 12th century, which forms the first part of the Corpus Juris Canonici
- dedendum — (on a gear or rack) the radial distance between the pitch circle or line and the root circle or line. Compare addendum (def 3a).
- degummed — to free from gum.
- delirium — If someone is suffering from delirium, they are not able to think or speak in a sensible and reasonable way because they are very ill and have a fever.
- delubrum — a shrine or sanctuary
- deplumed — Simple past tense and past participle of deplume.
- didymium — a mixture of the metallic rare earths neodymium and praseodymium, once thought to be an element
- diluvium — a coarse surficial deposit formerly attributed to a general deluge but now regarded as glacial drift.
- disodium — (chemistry, in combination) two atoms of sodium in a compound.
- displume — to strip of plumes; deplume.
- document — a written or printed paper furnishing information or evidence, as a passport, deed, bill of sale, or bill of lading; a legal or official paper.
- doldrums — A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks – so called by sailors.
- domatium — a plant cavity inhabited by commensal insects or mites or, occasionally, microorganisms
- dominium — complete power to use, to enjoy, and to dispose of property at will.
- drum kit — percussion: set of drums
- drum out — a musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usually cylindrical, body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks, and typically produces a booming, tapping, or hollow sound.
- drum set — kit consisting of several drums
- drumbeat — the rhythmic sound of a drum.
- drumette — the thick first section of a chicken wing that resembles a drumstick.
- drumfire — gunfire so heavy and continuous as to sound like the beating of drums.
- drumfish — drum1 (def 11).
- drumhead — the membrane stretched upon a drum.
- drumlike — Resembling a drum, such as in sound or shape.
- drumline — A group of percussionists in a marching band.
- drumlins — Plural form of drumlin.
- drummers — Plural form of drummer.
- drumming — The act of beating a drum.
- drummock — drammock.
- drummond — Henry, 1851–97, Scottish clergyman and writer.
- drumroll — a roll on a drum.
- drumskin — drumhead (def 1).
- dry-hump — to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity
- dumb bid — the undisclosed price set by the owner of something to be auctioned, below which no offer will be accepted.
- dumb-ass — a thoroughly stupid person; blockhead.
- dumbbell — a gymnastic apparatus consisting of two wooden or metal balls connected by a short bar serving as a handle, used as a weight for exercising.
- dumbells — Plural form of dumbell.
- dumbhead — blockhead.
- dumbness — lacking intelligence or good judgment; stupid; dull-witted.
- dumbshit — (vulgar, pejorative, colloquial) A stupid person or someone who makes or has just made a significant mistake.
- dumbshow — Gestures used to convey a meaning or message without speech; mime.