9-letter words that end in ous
- isandrous — having the stamens similar to each other and equal in number to the petals.
- isanthous — having regular flowers.
- isodomous — (in Greek history) relating to isodomon
- isogamous — having two similar gametes in which no differentiation can be distinguished, or reproducing by the union of such gametes (opposed to heterogamous).
- isogenous — of the same or similar origin, as parts derived from the same or corresponding tissues of the embryo.
- isologous — (of two or more organic compounds) chemically related but differing in composition other than by n CH 2 .
- isomerous — having an equal number of parts, markings, etc.
- jasperous — Containing jasper, composed of jasper.
- judicious — using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.
- jumentous — Of, relating to, or smelling like horse urine.
- kinkajous — Plural form of kinkajou.
- laborious — requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance: a laborious undertaking.
- labourous — Obsolete form of laborious.
- lapideous — (obsolete) Of the nature of stone.
- larcenous — of, resembling, or characteristic of larceny.
- leavenous — containing leaven
- lecherous — given to or characterized by lechery; lustful.
- libellous — containing, constituting, or involving a libel; maliciously defamatory.
- lichenous — of, relating to, or resembling a lichen.
- lilaceous — of or approaching the color lilac.
- limaceous — Characteristic of slugs (of the family Limacidae).
- litigious — of or relating to litigation.
- longevous — long-lived; living to a great age.
- lubricous — (of a surface, coating, etc.) having an oily smoothness; slippery.
- ludicrous — causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous; laughable: a ludicrous lack of efficiency.
- lusterous — Misspelling of lustrous.
- lustrious — Fantastic; amazing; splendid.
- luteolous — fairly or somewhat luteous
- luxurious — characterized by luxury; ministering or conducive to luxury: a luxurious hotel.
- lyomerous — of or relating to Lyomeri fish
- macrotous — having large ears
- macrurous — long-tailed, as a lobster (opposed to brachyurous).
- maladious — (obsolete) sickly.
- malarious — Pathology. any of a group of diseases, usually intermittent or remittent, characterized by attacks of chills, fever, and sweating: formerly supposed to be due to swamp exhalations but now known to be caused by a parasitic protozoan, which is transferred to the human bloodstream by a mosquito of the genus Anopheles and which occupies and destroys red blood cells.
- malicious — full of, characterized by, or showing malice; intentionally harmful; spiteful: malicious gossip.
- malitious — Obsolete form of malicious.
- manganous — containing bivalent manganese.
- marvelous — superb; excellent; great: a marvelous show.
- meandrous — meandering; winding; rambling.
- melodious — of the nature of or characterized by melody; tuneful.
- mercurous — containing univalent mercury, Hg +1 or Hg 2 +2 .
- meritious — Having merit.
- meteorous — resembling, or having the nature of, a meteor
- micaceous — consisting of, containing, or resembling mica.
- minacious — menacing; threatening.
- molybdous — of or containing molybdenum, especially in its lower valences.
- momentous — of great or far-reaching importance or consequence: a momentous day.
- monecious — monoecious.
- monoicous — Alternative form of monoecious.
- monstrous — frightful or hideous, especially in appearance; extremely ugly.