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eagerlyIn an eager manner.eaglessA female or hen eagle.eagletsplural of eagleteaglingpresent participle and gerund of eagleeanlingAlternative form of yeanling (“newborn goat or sheep”).earable(obsolete) arable; tillableearache(medicine) A pain in the middle or inner ear.earball(humorous, usually in the plural) The ear.earbandA band, worn around the head, covering the ears, worn when swimmingearbash(transitive) To scold or lecture verbally.earbone(anatomy) Any bone in the ear.earbudsplural of earbudearclipAny of several different things that clip on the eareardrop(pharmacy, chiefly in the plural) Alternative form of ear drop.eardrum(anatomy) A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.earflapeither of two flaps attached to a cap that cover the earseargasmA sense of pleasure derived from listening to something, particularly music.earholeThe outer aperture of the ear; the entrance to the ear canal.earhornSynonym of ear trumpet (“type of hearing aid”).earingsplural of earingearldomThe rank of being an earl.earliercomparative form of early: more earlyearliesPotatoes that are harvested before the main crop.earlikeResembling an ear (body part).earlobeAlternative spelling of ear lobe.earlockA lock of curly hair worn by the ear, often by Jewish men for religious reasons, and formerly by Elizabethan dandies.earloopA loop that fits around the ear to hold an earphone or similar device in placeearmarkA distinguishing or identifying mark or sign; specifically (archaic), a mark of ownership.earmoldAn anatomically-shaped device worn in the ear for sound conduction or ear protection.earmuffA garment to keep the ears warm.earnersplural of earnerearnestGravity; serious purpose; earnestness.earnful(obsolete) Full of anxiety or yearning.earningpresent participle and gerund of earnearnout(business, finance) A formula by which the management of a company earns a share of the company's share capital by achieving results above pre-determined levels.earpickAn instrument for removing earwax from the ear.earplugA piece of protective gear meant to be inserted in the ear canal to protect the wearer's hearing from loud noises or the intrusion of water.earrapeAlternative form of ear rape.earringA piece of jewelry worn on the ear.earshot(idiomatic) A distance from which sound is still audible.earsies(childish) Ears.earsoreSomething which is displeasing to the ear- for instance, loud noises or bad music.earthed(UK, Ireland) Grounded, connected electrically to the ground.earthenMade of earth or mud.earther(in combination) A supporter of a particular theory about the Earth.earthieAlternative letter-case form of Earthie.earthlyRelating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven or the heavens.earthupSynonym of earthriseeartube(surgery) A tube inserted during tympanostomy or a similar operationearwarePersonal acoustical equipment, especially headsets.earwearClothing or accessories worn on the ears.earwigsplural of earwigearwork(humorous) The practice of listening.earwormA tune that keeps replaying in one's head or that one keeps thinking about, especially if unwanted.earwortSempervivum tectorumearywig(regional) earwigeasefulfull of ease, restful, comfortableeaseledMounted on an easel.easenedMade easy or at ease; relievedeasiestsuperlative form of easy: most easyeasternOf, facing, situated in, or related to the east.eastersplural of eastereasting(cartography) The distance east of a standard reference meridian.eatableAble to be eaten; edible.eaterieAlternative spelling of eatery.eathful(UK dialectal) Comfortable; at ease.eatressA woman who eats.ebaucheAlternative spelling of ébauche used particularly for a partially built watch.ebblessWithout an ebb.ebbtideAlternative form of ebb tide.eblanin(chemistry, archaic) pyroxanthinebonicsAlternative letter-case form of Ebonics.eboniesplural of ebonyebonify(slang, African-American Vernacular, transitive) To render one's speech, mannerisms, or mentality, similar to the African-American manner, sometimes a ghetto one.eboniseAlternative form of ebonize.ebonistA cabinetmaker who uses ebony; an ébéniste.eboniteThe relatively hard product of vulcanizing natural rubber with sulfur; vulcanite.ebonize(transitive) To give wood the color or texture of ebony.ebriate(obsolete) Drunk; intoxicated.ebriety(uncountable) The state of intoxication, drunkenness.ebriose(formal) inebriated; drunkebriousHaving a tendency towards alcohol abuse.ebselenA mimic of glutathione peroxidase, being investigated as a possible treatment for reperfusion injury, stroke, and tinnitus.ecbasis(rhetoric) A figure in which the orator treats things according to their events or consequences.ecbatic(grammar) Denoting a mere result or consequence.ecbolic(medicine) Producing abortion of a fetus or accelerating childbirth, oxytocic.eccrinePertaining to a sweat gland.ecdemic(medicine) Originating from outside the area in which it occurs.ecderonAlternative form of ecteron.ecdotic(textual criticism) Related to the edition of a work.ecdysedsimple past and past participle of ecdyseecdysesthird-person singular simple present indicative of ecdyseecdysisThe stripping off of an outer layer of skin by snakes and certain other animals; typically in accommodation to growth or wear-and-tear.ecdysonAlternative form of ecdysone.echelle(physics) An echelle grating.echelonA level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.echidnaAny of the species of small spined monotremes in the family Tachyglossidae, the four extant species of which are found in Australia and southern New Guinea.echinidArchaic form of echinoid.echoersplural of echoerechoingpresent participle and gerund of echoechoiseBritish form of echoize.echoismThe practice of creating words or language by imitating sounds from the environment.echoistOne who repeats like an echo; a mindless imitator.echoize(rare) To create onomatopoeic words or vocalizations (i.e. words which are imitative of the sounds of they represent).echujinAlternative form of echujine.ecklein(historical) An old measure of capacity.eclairsplural of eclaireclipseObscurity, decline, downfall.eclogueA pastoral poem, often in the form of a shepherd's monologue or a dialogue between shepherds.ecnomid(zoology) Any member of the family Ecnomidae of caddisflies.ecoburb(US) A type of suburban development which protects environmental functions of a site such as natural hydrology and habitat.ecocideThe complete destruction of an ecosystem due to human activities, such as due to exploitation of resources, nuclear warfare, or the dumping of harmful chemicals.ecocityA city designed to have a low impact on the environment.ecodeme(ecology) A population of organisms that occupy a particular ecological nicheecofact(archaeology) A biological artifact not altered by humans, but which may be indicative of human occupation.ecofilmA film with ecological focus or themes.ecogift(Canada) A donation of land to a conservation charity in perpetuity, conferring certain tax benefits.ecogramA diagram combining an ecomap and a genogram.ecolectA language variety unique to a household.ecology(biology) The branch of biology dealing with the relationships of organisms with their environment and with each other.econazi(informal, derogatory) An environmentalist, especially a hardline one.economyEffective management of a community or system, or especially its resources.ecopoemA poem with a strong ecological message or emphasis.ecopoetA writer of ecopoetry.ecopornSynonym of ecopornography.ecoroofSynonym of green roof (“roof planted with grass or similar”).ecotageThe commission of usually illegal acts of sabotage motivated by environmentalism.ecoteurA person who commits ecotage.ecotoneA transition area between two adjacent ecological communities (ecosystems).ecotopeAn ecological habitat on the scale of individual organisms sharing space. Many ecotopes together, either adjacent or overlapping, make up an eco-region or larger unit.ecotourA vacation tour or package that showcases ecology (wildlife, etc.) or is ecologically friendly.ecotown(UK) Any of a number of government-sponsored new towns which are intended to achieve exemplary standards of sustainabilityecotype(ecology) A phenotype that is adapted to a specific environment.ecowalkA walk, often guided, through a section of natural habitat; a walk that showcases the ecology of an area.ecozone(biogeography) A large geographical region having a distinct biodiversity of flora and fauna.ecphoreTo activate a latent engram as part of memory retrieval.ecphoryAn automatic memory retrieval process engaged when a specific, proximal cue interacts with information stored in memory. The recovered product of that interaction can be the result of a strategic memory search, or it could act as fuel for subsequent strategic retrieval processes.ecstacyObsolete spelling of ecstasy.ecstasyIntense pleasure.ectallyIn an ectal manner or direction.ectasia(pathology) Synonym of ectasis.ectasis(pathology) The dilation or distention of a hollow or tubular part of the body, typically due to disease or injury.ectatic(medicine) Of or relating to ectasia.ecteniaAlternative form of ektenia.ecteron(obsolete, anatomy) The external layer of the skin and mucous membranes; epithelium; ecderon.ecthyma(pathology) A contagious ulcerative pyoderma of the skin, caused by bacteria.ectodin(biochemistry) A secreted inhibitor of bone morphogenetic proteinsectoine(organic chemistry) 1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid, a compound found in several bacteria, used in skincare and suncare productsectopia(pathology) The condition where an organ or other body part has an abnormal position.ectopicRelating to ectopia.ectozoaplural of ectozoanectropy(thermodynamics) The overall increase in the organization of a systemectypalCopied, as contrasted with an archetypal original.ectypusalternative form of ectypeecumene(religion) Unification of Christianity and of Christendom.eczemasplural of eczemaeczemicRelating to eczema.edacity(archaic) The state of being edacious; huge capacity for eating; greediness; voracity; rapacity.edamameFresh green soybeans boiled as a vegetable.edaphic(geography) Relating to, or determined by, conditions of the soil, especially as it relates to biological systems.edaphon(biology) The entirety of lifeforms found in soil.eddress(dated) An electronic address; in particular, an e-mail address.eddyingpresent participle and gerund of eddyedenicsAn Edenic state of existence.edenite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.edental(zoology, obsolete) Synonym of edentate.edestid(zoology) Any extinct shark-like fish in the family Edestidae.edestinA globulin legumin protein found in hemp seeds.edetate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of edetic acid.edgeletA partial length of edge between parts of an imageedgetic(genetics) Relating to an edgotypeedgewayA form of railway in which the road is causewayed up to the level of the top of the flanges.edgingsplural of edgingediblesplural of edibleedictalOf, pertaining to, or derived from edictsedificeA building; a structure; an architectural fabric, especially a large and spectacular one.edifiedsimple past and past participle of edifyedifierA person who edifies.edifiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of edifyedistinAlternative form of edestin.editingpresent participle and gerund of editedition(publishing) A written work edited and published, as by a certain editor or in a certain manner, or at a certain time.editome(genetics) That part of a genome that has undergone editingeditorsplural of editoreditour(rare) Obsolete form of editor.editrix(uncommon) A female editor.edittedMisspelling of edited.educandSomeone who is to be, or is being educatededucate(transitive) To instruct or train.educingpresent participle and gerund of educeeducrat(derogatory) An official or administrator in a school district or government body.eductorSomeone or something that educts (elicits or extracts).edutain(transitive) To educate in an entertaining manner.eeefingAlternative form of eefing.eelboatA boat used for eeling (catching eels).eelbuckA device for catching eels.eelfare(now rare) The movement of eels, especially migratory.eellikeResembling an eel in shape or behaviour.eelpoutAny fish of the family Zoarcidae.eelskinthe skin of a hagfisheelwormA nematode, or roundworm, especially any that resemble small eels and feed on plants.eephingAlternative form of eefing.eeriestsuperlative form of eerie: most eerieeevningObsolete form of evening.efendeeAlternative form of effendi.effable(archaic, uncommon) Able to be spoken of; able to be expressed.effablyIn an effable way.effacedsimple past and past participle of effaceeffacerOne who effaces.effacesthird-person singular simple present indicative of effaceeffectsplural of effecteffendiAn educated or well-respected man in an eastern Mediterranean or Arab country; often used as a title of respect or courtesy in Turkey or a former Ottoman territory.efflate(archaic) To fill with breath; to puff up.effluveA spray-like electric discharge.efforce(obsolete, reflexive) To force oneself.effortsplural of efforteffront(obsolete) To give self-confidence to.effulgeto radiate, shine or beameffusedsimple past and past participle of effuseeffuserOne who or that which effuses.effusesthird-person singular simple present indicative of effuseeffusinMisspelling of effusion.efilismAn extremist, negative utilitarian pro-mortalist, antinatalist ideology proposed by Gary Mosher which endorses the forced extinction of all life on Earth.efilistA proponent of efilism.eftsoonObsolete form of eftsoons.egality(archaic) Equality.egersis(theology) awakening; resurrectionegestedsimple past and past participle of egesteggball(British, slang) Rugby Union, rugby league, Australian rules football, American football, or any game played with an elliptical ball.eggcaseAlternative form of egg case.eggcellAlternative form of egg cell.eggcorn(linguistics) A word or phrase that sounds like and is mistakenly used in a seemingly logical or plausible way for another word or phrase either on its own or as part of a set expressioneggcosyAlternative form of egg cosy.eggetteSynonym of egg waffle (“egg-shaped waffle popular in Hong Kong”).eggflip(snowboarding) A variation of an eggplant in which the rider flips over to reenter the halfpipe instead of doing a 180egghead(derogatory) A bald person, especially a man.egglessHaving or containing no eggs.egglikeResembling or characteristic of an egg; ovate.egglingA small, miniature, undersized, or underdeveloped egg.eggmassA jelly-like mass of eggs, laid by various creatures.eggnantHaving an egg developing inside one's body.eggnestSynonym of ootheca.eggrollAlternative spelling of egg roll.eggspotA coloured spot, on the anal fin of some fish, believed to mimic eggs.eggtartAlternative form of egg tart.eggtrayA tray for holding eggs, as in an incubator, refrigerator, etc.eggwashAlternative spelling of egg wash.eggwichA sandwich with an egg filling or egg patty.eggyolkAlternative form of egg yolk.egocast(Internet) To create and broadcast an individual personality or ego through a network, such as via a weblog or a podcast.egocidedestruction of the egoegofest(colloquial) An event which purpose is celebration of oneself.egohoodThe state of possessing an ego; the recognition of one's ego; personality.egoicalPertaining to the ego, or egoism.egoistsplural of egoistegoitis(humorous) A notional disease characterised by an overblown ego.egolessLacking ego: not egotisticalegolikeResembling or characteristic of the ego.egology(philosophy) A science of the ego, in Husserlian philosophy.egomismObsolete form of egoism.egoscan(dated, fandom slang) A brief search of a publication for one's name.egosurfTo search the Internet for references to one's name or works in order to gratify one's ego.egotiseAlternative form of egotize.egotismA tendency to talk excessively about oneself.egotistA person who talks excessively about themself.egotizeTo talk or write as an egotist.egregorAlternative form of egregore.egretteAlternative form of aigrette (feather or plume).egualenAn antispasmodic drug.eidetic(neuroscience) Marked by or resulting from extraordinary ability to recall detailed and vivid mental images of visual images.eidolicOf or relating to an eidolon.eidolonA phantom; a ghost or an elusive entity.eighthsplural of eightheightthMisspelling of eighth.eightvo(printing) octavoeikonal(physics, mathematics) Describing the properties of a class of partial differential equation encountered in descriptions of wave propagation.eikosteIn Ancient Greece, a tax on sea trade at the rate of a twentieth (5%).eimeridAlternative form of eimeriid.eirenicAlternative spelling of irenic.eisodicAlternative form of esodic.ejectedsimple past and past participle of ejectejecteeA person who, or thing that is ejectedejectorOne who, or that which, ejects or dispossesses.ekaleadAlternative spelling of eka-lead.ekanite(mineralogy) An uncommon mineral, one of very few gemstones that are naturally radioactive. (It contains thorium.)ekatite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal pyramidal brownish black mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, silicon, and zinc.ekisticOf or pertaining to ekistics.ekphoreAlternative form of ecphore.ekphoryAlternative form of ecphoria.ekpweleAlternative form of ekwele.ektenesAlternative form of ektenia.ektenia(Christianity) A litany in the Byzantine Rite.elaeniaA bird of the genus Elaenia.elaichi(South Asia, cooking) cardamomelaidicDerived from elaidin (the trans isomer of oleic acid).elaidin(chemistry) A solid isomeric modification of olein.elapinePertaining to the Elapidae, a taxonomic group including cobras.elapoidAny snake of the superfamily Elapoideaelapsedsimple past and past participle of elapseelapsesthird-person singular simple present indicative of elapseelasmid(zoology) Any tiny parasitic wasp in the family Elasmidae, now considered to be part of the Eulophidae.elasticCapable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.elastin(biochemistry) A protein, similar to collagen, found in connective tissue, that has elastic properties.elatersplural of elaterelatery(obsolete) elater; elasticity.elatingpresent participle and gerund of elateelationAn exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.elativeIn Semitic languages, the “adjective degree of superiority”. In some languages such as Arabic, the concepts of comparative and superlative degree of an adjective are merged into a single form, the elative. How this form is understood or translated depends upon context and definiteness. In the absence of comparison, the elative conveys the notion of “greatest”, “supreme.”elbaite(mineralogy) A sodium-lithium-aluminium borosilicate mineral of the tourmaline group, prized as a gemstone.elbowedsimple past and past participle of elbowelderlyold; having lived for relatively many years.eldning(rare, obsolete, UK, Scotland, dialectal) Envy; jealousy; suspicion.eldressA female elder.eldrichArchaic form of eldritch.eldship(obsolete, rare) Old age; eld.electedsimple past and past participle of electelecteeSomeone who is elected.electerSynonym of electrum.elector(politics) A person eligible to vote in an election; a member of an electorate, a voter.electre(obsolete) electrum, amber (alloy of gold and silver)electro(countable, obsolete) An electrotype.elegantCharacterised by or exhibiting elegance; having grace, refinement, or tasteful simplicity.elegiacOf or relating to an elegy.elegiesplural of elegyelegiseAlternative spelling of elegize.elegistA writer of funeral songs; one who writes in elegiac verseelegize(transitive) To compose an elegy for.eleidin(biology) A clear intracellular protein present in the stratum lucidum of the skin, a transformation product of keratohyalin.elementA small part of the whole.elenchsplural of elenchelepaioAny of three species of monarch flycatcher in the genus Chasiempis, endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.elevate(transitive) To raise (something) to a higher position.elevensplural of elevenelfbein(mathematics, physics) Synonym of hendecad.elfdockSynonym of elecampane.elfhoodThe state of being an elf.elfkindAll elves, considered as a group.elflessWithout elves; lacking elves.elflikeResembling or characteristic of an elf.elflock(now rare) A lock of hair that is tangled.elfloreKnowledge, science, study, or history of elves.elfmaid(folklore, fantasy) A female elf.elfpunkA subgenre of urban fantasy in which fairies, elves, and other creatures from traditional European folklore exist in a contemporary urban setting.elfshipA compellation for an elf.elfwortSynonym of elecampane.elicitsthird-person singular simple present indicative of elicitelidingpresent participle and gerund of elideelisionThe deliberate omission of something.elitismThe belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.elitistOf or relating to elitism.elixate(obsolete) To boil; to seethe.elixirsplural of elixirelkhornThe horn of an elk.elklikeResembling or characteristic of an elk.elkskinThe skin of an elk, or leather made from it.elkweedAny of various American fraseras.elkwood(archaic, US) The soft, spongy wood of Magnolia grandiflora or related species.ellagicOf or pertaining to gallnuts.elleber(rare, Appalachia, especially in placenames) Hellebore.ellengeAlternative form of ellingeellinge(Kent, Surrey, Sussex, dialectal, obsolete) Isolated, lonely, dreary, unsettling.ellipse(grammar) To remove from a phrase a word which is grammatically needed, but which is clearly understood without having to be stated.ellwand(historical) An measuring rod, one ell in length.elmiricOf or pertaining to elmiric acids or their derivativeselmlikeResembling or characteristic of an elm tree.elmnessThe quality of being an elm tree.elmtreeAlternative form of elm tree.elmwood(countable) A wood populated with elm trees.elocute(intransitive or transitive) To speak, declaim, etc., in an elocutionary manner.elodeid(botany) A stem plant that completes its entire life cycle submerged, or with only its flowers above the waterline.elodian(zoology, obsolete) Any of a group of tortoises (Elodites obs.) including the terrapins, in which the head and neck can be withdrawn.elogistsomeone who pronounces an eloge or elogy.eloinerObsolete spelling of eloigner.elongin(biochemistry) Any of a family of transcription elongation factors that are involved with protein ubiquitinationelopersplural of eloperelopingpresent participle and gerund of elopeelopoid(biology) Any fish of the suborder Elopoidei.eloteroA man who runs a Latin American corn on the cob (elote) food cart.elritchAlternative form of eldritch.elsehow(archaic) Somehow else; in some other way.elseweb(Internet) At some other place on the Internet.eltenac(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.eluantsplural of eluanteluatesplural of eluateeludingpresent participle and gerund of eludeelusion(rare) The act of eluding.elusiveEvading capture, comprehension or remembrance.elusoryThat tends to eludeelutantSynonym of eluent.elutingpresent participle and gerund of eluteelution(analytical chemistry) The process of removing materials that are absorbed with a solvent.eluvialOf or pertaining to eluviumeluvium(geology) Residual deposits of soil, dust and rock particles produced by the action of the windelysianAlternative letter-case form of Elysian.elysiid(zoology) Any sea slug in the family Elysiidae, a synonym of the Plakobranchidae.elytrae(zoology) Scales found on the back of annelids or beetles.elytralRelating to the elytron.elytronA sheath or outer covering, especially around the spinal cord or over the hindwings of certain insects.elytrumAlternative form of elytron.emacityDesire or fondness for buyingemagram(meteorology) A graph showing moisture content of the air as a function of temperature and pressure.emailedsimple past and past participle of emailemailerOne who, or that which, sends an email.emanantFlowing forth; emanating or issuing from or as if from a source.emanate(intransitive) To come from a source; issue from.emarcid(botany) Flaccid; wilted.embalmsthird-person singular simple present indicative of embalmembanksthird-person singular simple present indicative of embankembarge(transitive) To put in a barge.embargoAn order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.embarksthird-person singular simple present indicative of embarkembassyThe function or duty of an ambassador.embathe(archaic or poetic) To bathe.embayedsimple past and past participle of embayembelif(heraldry, postpositive) Oblique.embelinA glycoside found in the roots of some Connarus species.embigin(biochemistry) A glycoprotein involved in cell growth and development by mediating interactions between the cell and extracellular matrix.emblaze(transitive) To kindle; set ablaze.emblemaAn inlaid ornament.emblemsplural of emblememblind(transitive, archaic) to make or render blindemblissAlternative form of enbliss.embloom(transitive, rare) To deck or enrich with bloom.embogue(archaic) To disembogue; to discharge or flow out (normally of a river, into the sea or another river).emboliaplural of emboliumembolic(pathology) Of or relating to an embolus or an embolism.embolonA blood clot or swelling, particularly one that blocks an artery; an embolus.embolos(historical) An arcade or porticoed street in Constantinople.embolus(zoology) The structure on the end of the palp of male arachnids which contains the opening to the ejaculatory duct.emborse(obsolete) Alternative spelling of imburse.embosom(transitive) To draw to or into one's bosom; to treasure.embound(transitive, rare) To bound or enclose.embowed(heraldry) Bent, curved or arched like a bow.embowel(obsolete) To enclose or bury.embower(transitive, poetic) To enclose something or someone as if in a bower; shelter with foliage.embrace(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.embraid(transitive) To braid up, to plait.embrave(obsolete) To inspire with bravery.embrawn(transitive) To make (someone or something) brawny.embread(rare, obsolete) To convert into bread.embrewe(obsolete) embrew; stainembrine(archaic, rare) To soak in brine.embroilTo bring (something) into a state of confusion or uproar; to complicate, to confuse, to jumble.embrownTo make (something) brown; to brown.embruteAlternative form of imbrute.embryolAbbreviation of embryology.embryon(now rare) Embryonic.embryosplural of embryoemburseObsolete spelling of imburse.emendedsimple past and past participle of emendemenderOne who emends.emeraldAny of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone.emeraudObsolete form of emerald.emergedsimple past and past participle of emerge.emerger(fishing) The form of an aquatic insect that is hatching or emerging; used in fly fishing.emergesthird-person singular simple present indicative of emergeemeriesthird-person singular simple present indicative of emeryemeritafeminine singular of emeritus (“(often postpositive) retired, but retaining an honorific version of a previous title”)emeritimasculine plural of emeritusemerodsplural of emerodemersed(botany, of an aquatic plant) That rises above the surface.emetickObsolete form of emetic.emeticsplural of emeticemetine(biochemistry, pharmacology) A white crystalline bitter alkaloid, chemical formula C₂₉H₄₀N₂O₄, extracted from ipecacuanha root, and formerly used in the treatment of amebic infections and as an emetic in aversion therapy.emetiseBritish standard spelling of emetize.emetize(transitive, medicine) To add an emetic into.emgalla(obsolete) A South African warthog.emicant(obsolete, rare) shining forth or flashing.emicitySynonym of emicness.emidineA particular steroid glycoside.emigreea migrant, one who moves from one region to another.emigresplural of emigreemilite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal tin white mineral containing bismuth, copper, lead, and sulfur.eminentNoteworthy, remarkable, great.emirateA country ruled by an emir.emisaryMisspelling of emissary.emittedsimple past and past participle of emitemitterThat which emits something.emocoreA style of hardcore punk known for emotional and introspective lyrics.emodinsplural of emodinemojify(transitive) To convert into an emoji.emonessThe quality of being emo.emorata(East Africa) A Masai ceremony of manhood, involving circumcision.emotard(slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar) Someone who associates with the emo subculture; an emo scenester.emotingpresent participle and gerund of emoteemotionA reaction by a non-human organism with behavioral and physiological elements similar to a person's response.emotiveOf or relating to emotion.empachoA Hispanic folk illness ascribed to blockage of the stomach.empalerObsolete form of impaler.empanel(law) A list of jurors; a panel.empasmaAlternative form of empasm.empathyIdentification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.empayreObsolete form of impair.empeachObsolete form of impeach.empearlAlternative form of impearl.emperilObsolete spelling of imperil.emperorThe male monarch or ruler of an empire.empidid(zoology) Any fly of the family Empididae.empight(obsolete, poetic) fixed; settled, placed or fastenedempiresplural of empireemplaneAlternative form of enplane.emplantArchaic form of implant.emplead(archaic, transitive) Synonym of impleademploreMisspelling of implore.employe(chiefly US) Dated spelling of employee.employsthird-person singular simple present indicative of employemplume(transitive) To furnish with a plume.emporiaplural of emporiumempousa(Greek mythology) Alternative form of empusa.empower(transitive) To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.empowreObsolete form of empower.empressThe female monarch (ruler) of an empire.emprintObsolete form of imprint.emprise(archaic) An enterprise or endeavor, especially a quest or adventure.emprizeObsolete form of emprise.emproveObsolete form of improve.emptiedsimple past and past participle of emptyemptierA person who, or device which empties.emptiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of emptyemptilyIn an empty manneremptins(colloquial) The sediment of beer, cider, etc.emption(obsolete) The act of buying; purchase.emptive(rare) Responding to or acting to counteract something when it happens (rather than beforehand).empusid(zoology) Any member of family Empusidae of mantises.empyema(medicine) A collection of pus within a naturally existing anatomical cavity (as opposed to an abscess, which occurs in a newly formed cavity).empyricArchaic spelling of empiric.emulate(now rare) To attempt to equal or be the same as.emulgelA mixture of an emulsion and a gelemulousAmbitious or competitive.emulsanAn extracellular polymeric substance found in Acinetobacter calcoaceticus.emulsicRelating to emulsion.emulsin(dated, biochemistry) A mixture of enzymes, extracted from bitter almonds, once used to hydrolyze glucosides.emutailAny bird of the species Bradypterus seebohmi or Bradypterus brunneus, native to Madagascar.emuwrenAlternative spelling of emu-wren.emydian(now rare) An emys tortoise.enabledBeing capable for use or action; not disabled.enablerOne who or that which helps something to happen.enablesthird-person singular simple present indicative of enableenactedsimple past and past participle of enactenacterOne who enacts.enactinAlternative form of entactin.enactorOne who enacts.enamdarAlternative form of inamdar.enamellObsolete form of enamel.enamelsplural of enamelenamide(organic chemistry) Any amide having a neighbouring double bondenamine(organic chemistry) Any of a class of unsaturated nitrogen compounds, having the general formula R₂C=C(R)-NR₂, prepared by the condensation reaction of an aldehyde or ketone with a secondary amine; they are the tautomeric forms of imines.enamino(organic chemistry) A univalent radical derived from an enamineenamour(British spelling, Australian spelling, Canadian spelling, New Zealand spelling) Standard spelling of enamor.enargia(rhetoric) Vivid, lively description.enarmed(heraldry) Having horns, hoofs, etc. of a different colour from the body.enarmor(American spelling) Alternative form of enarmour.enation(botany) A small outgrowth on the surface of a plant organ.enbliss(transitive) To endue or fill with bliss; impart bliss to; make happy.encagedsimple past and past participle of encageencasedEnclosed; existing within a container.encaserThat which encases something.encasesthird-person singular simple present indicative of encaseencauma(medicine, archaic) An ulcer in the eye, upon the cornea.enceliaAny plant of the genus Encelia.enceniaAlternative form of encaenia.enchafe(obsolete, transitive) To make warm, to heat.enchain(transitive) To restrain with, or as if with, chains.enchantTo attract and delight, to charm.encharm(transitive, archaic, poetic) To charm.enchaseTo set (a gemstone, etc.) into.encheer(obsolete) To cheer; to encourage.enchyma(biology, historical) Primitive formative juice, from which the tissues, particularly the cellular tissue, are formed.encinalAn area with an abundance of oak trees; an oak grove.enclaspTo hold in (or as if in) a clasp; to embraceenclaveA political, cultural or social entity or part thereof that is completely surrounded by another.enclineObsolete spelling of incline.enclose(transitive) To surround with a wall, fence, etc.encloud(ambitransitive) To cloud up.encludeObsolete form of include.encoach(transitive, archaic) To place or carry in a coach.encodedHaving a meaning that is different from a simple straightforward interpretation; acting as code for another meaning.encoderA device or algorithm used to encode something.encodesthird-person singular simple present indicative of encodeencolorAlternative form of encolour.encomiaplural of encomium (“praise”)encoredsimple past and past participle of encoreencoresplural of encoreencraty(religion, philosophy) Self-control; abstinence.encriniplural of encrinusencrust(transitive) To cover with a hard crust.encryptTo conceal information by means of a code or cipher.encurse(transitive, archaic) to place or bring a curse upon; curseencyststhird-person singular simple present indicative of encystendableThat may be ended; terminable.endarch(botany) Exhibiting or relating to endarchy.endbandA strip of fabric attached to the top or bottom of the spine of a book, for decoration and reinforcement.endbulb(anatomy) One of the bulb-like bodies in which some sensory nerve fibers end in certain parts of the skin and mucous membranes.endearsthird-person singular simple present indicative of endearendemiaAny endemic disease.endemicNative to a particular area or culture; originating where it occurs.enderon(anatomy, archaic) The deep sensitive and vascular layer of the skin and mucous membranes.endfeelAlternative form of end-feel.endfeetAlternative spelling of end-feet.endfootAlternative spelling of end-foot.endgame(chess) The final stage of a game of chess, when there are few pieces left.endgoalUncommon spelling of end goal.endingsplural of endingendironAlternative form of andiron.enditesplural of enditeendivesplural of endiveendknotA knot, at the end of a rope, used to stop it fraying, as a handhold, or as decoration.endlang(provincial, Northern England) Lengthways; along.endleafA protective page before or after the textblock.endlikeOf, relating to, or pertaining to the end; final; terminal.endlineAlternative form of end line.endling(rare) The last individual of its species or subspecies, which therefore becomes extinct upon its death.endlongFrom end to end.endmarkAlternative form of end mark.endmill(metalworking) A type of milling machine: a cutter (cutting tool used in machining) with cutting edges on both the end and sides.endmostlast in a series, furthest awayendnoteAn annotation placed at the end of a document or chapter of a document.endobag(surgery) A small container that is used to retrieve specimens during laparoscopyendocanA secreted protein that is mainly expressed in the endothelial cells in human lung and kidney tissues.endocon(biochemistry) The part of a conjugated metabolite which is derived from a natural product of the metabolizing organism.endogasA gas, rich in carbon monoxide and hydrogen, produced by burning natural gas in a limited supply of air, that is used in the heat treatment of metalsendogen(botany) A plant which increases in size by internal growth and elongation at the summit, having the wood in the form of bundles or threads, irregularly distributed throughout the whole diameter, not forming annual layers, and with no distinct pith.endonymA name used by a group or category of people (an ingroup) to refer to themselves or their language, as opposed to a name given to them by other groups (outgroups).endoral(anatomy) Within the mouth.endorse(transitive) To express support or approval, especially officially or publicly; to give an endorsement.endosex(neologism) Not intersex; born with sex characteristics that are considered typically male or female.endowedsimple past and past participle of endowendowerOne who endows.endplay(engineering, uncountable) Alternative form of end play.endship(obsolete or historical) A village, or part of a village or parish, in England.endsome(chiefly poetic) Pertaining to, indicating, or characterising the end; endly; terminal.endtimeThe time when something ends, often referring to the end of humankind or the universe.enduredsimple past and past participle of endureendurerOne who, or that which, endures or lasts.enduresthird-person singular simple present indicative of endureendwall(civil engineering) A headwall.endwardBeing positioned toward the end; pertaining to the end or rear.endwiseUpright, or standing on end.endworkWork done on, about, or toward an end; a result; purpose; goalendymal(archaic, anatomy) ependymal.endysis(biology) The growing of a new coat of hair, or a new set of feathers, scales, etc.endzoneAlternative spelling of end zone.enecate(obsolete, rare) To kill off; to destroy.enedial(organic chemistry) An alkene substituted by two aldehyde groups.enediol(organic chemistry) Any of a class of unsaturated diols of the form R-C(OH)=C(OH)-R for vicinal diols, or -C=C(OH)₂ for geminal diols, often produced by enolization. Alternative names for vicinal diols are ketene hydrate, 1,1-dihydroxyethene, and enolic form of a carboxylic acid.enemataplural of enemaenemiedsimple past and past participle of enemyenemiesplural of enemyenergicCarried out with force; vigorous, energetic; full of energy.energid(biology) A nucleus and the cytoplasm with which it interacts, considered as a unit.energon(science fiction) A proposed form of energetic particle.enfacedsimple past and past participle of enfaceenfancyObsolete form of infancy.enfeoff(transitive, figuratively) To give up completely; to surrender, to yield.enfever(transitive) to cause to have a fever, or frenzyenfieldA heraldic beast with the head of a fox, the chest of a greyhound, the talons of an eagle, the body of a lion, and the hindlegs and tail of a wolf.enfiled(heraldry) Having an object, such as the head of a man or animal, impaled on it.enflameAlternative spelling of inflame.enflesh(transitive) To envelop or supply with flesh.enfoldsthird-person singular simple present indicative of enfoldenforceTo keep up, impose or bring into effect something, not necessarily by force.enframe(transitive) To enclose in, or as if in, a frame.enfrozesimple past of enfreezeengagedsimple past and past participle of engageengagee(historical) A worker in the fur trade in North America; a voyageur.engagerOne who, or that which, engages.engagesthird-person singular simple present indicative of engageengagorAlternative form of engager.engined(in combination) Having a specified number or configuration of engines, or having a certain type of engine.enginerMisspelling of engineer.enginesplural of engineengirdsthird-person singular simple present indicative of engirdengirth(poetic) To surround; to engirt.engkalaThe flowering tree Litsea garciae.english(by extension, figurative) An unusual or unexpected interpretation of a text or idea, a spin, a nuance.englobe(transitive) To surround as if by a globe.engloomto make gloomyengorge(transitive) To devour something greedily, gorge, glut.engrace(transitive) To instill grace into.engraffObsolete form of engraft.engraftTo insert, as a scion of one tree or plant into another, for the purpose of propagation; graft onto a plantengrail(transitive) To make rough.engrainAlternative spelling of ingrain.engramsplural of engramengrasp(obsolete) To grasp; to grip, to take hold of.engrave(transitive) To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.engreen(transitive, rare, poetic) To make something green.engross(transitive, now law) To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.enguard(obsolete) To guard or treasure.engulfsthird-person singular simple present indicative of engulfengulphArchaic form of engulf.enhabitObsolete form of inhabit.enhanceTo augment or make something greater.enhedgeTo surround as if with a hedge.enheritObsolete form of inherit.enhoney(rare) To sweeten (figuratively); to entice, allure.enigmasplural of enigmaenimine(organic chemistry) Any imine having a neighbouring double bondenisledPlaced alone or apart, as if on an island.enislesthird-person singular simple present indicative of enisleenjewel(transitive, poetic, archaic) To adorn with jewels.enjoinsthird-person singular simple present indicative of enjoinenjoyedsimple past and past participle of enjoyenjoyee(very rare, nonstandard) Synonym of enjoyer.enjoyerOne who enjoys.enjoyneObsolete form of enjoin.enlacedsimple past and past participle of enlaceenlacesthird-person singular simple present indicative of enlaceenlarge(transitive) To make (something) larger.enlight(archaic, transitive) To illuminate.enliststhird-person singular simple present indicative of enlistenliven(transitive) To make more lively, cheerful or interesting.enmiredsimple past and past participle of enmireenneadsplural of enneadennemieObsolete spelling of enemy.enniche(transitive) To place in a niche, or as in a niche.ennobleTo bestow with nobility, honour or grace.ennuiedsimple past and past participle of ennuienolase(biochemistry) A metalloenzyme responsible for the catalysis of phosphoglycerate to phosphoenolpyruvate during glycolysisenolate(organic chemistry) any metal salt of the enol form of a tautomeric aldehyde or ketoneenolize(organic chemistry, intransitive) To become an enol or enolate, often through isomerization.enology(American spelling) Alternative form of oenology.enomoty(military, Ancient Greece) A band of sworn soldiers; a division of the Spartan army ranging from twenty-five to thirty-six men, bound together by oath.enoplan(zoology) Of or relating to the worms of the class Enopla.enoplid(zoology) Any nematode in the order Enoplida.enotecaA wine bar giving visitors or tourists the opportunity to sample locally-produced wine with a view to buying it.enounceTo say or pronounce; to enunciate.enplaneTo board an airplane.enprint(photography) A moderately enlarged print made from a relatively small (e.g. 35 mm) negativeenquestObsolete form of inquest.enqueue(transitive, computing) To add an item to a queue. [from 20th c.]enquireBritish English form of inquire.enquiryBritish form of inquiry.enquote(transitive) To place in quotation marks.enragedAngered, made furious, made full of rage.enragerOne who, or that which, enrages.enragesthird-person singular simple present indicative of enrageenrheum(obsolete, transitive) To affect with a rheum i.e. give someone a cold.enridge(transitive) To form ridges on.enripen(transitive, archaic) To ripen; develop from incipiency to maturity; bring to perfection.enriven(obsolete) riven; cleavedenrobedWearing a robe or robes.enroberA machine used to coat food, especially confectionery with chocolate.enrobesthird-person singular simple present indicative of enrobeenroleeA person who is enrolledenround(archaic) To surround.enrouteMisspelling of en route.ensansi(music) A type of rattle worn on the wrist and used in the traditional Kongo-Angola dance and music of Cuba.enscale(transitive) To layer with scales.enscarfTo wrap of muffle, as if in a scarf.enseint(law, obsolete) with child; pregnantenshell(transitive) To enclose in a shell.enshureMisspelling of ensure.ensiege(rare) Synonym of besiege.ensifer(microbiology) A member of the genus Ensifer, of the bacteria family Rhizobiaceae.ensignsplural of ensignensiledsimple past and past participle of ensileensilesthird-person singular simple present indicative of ensileenskiedsimple past and past participle of enskyenslave(transitive) To make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall.ensnareTo entrap; to catch in a snare or trap.ensnarlTo entangle; to trap.ensoulsthird-person singular simple present indicative of ensoulenspectObsolete form of inspect.enspellTo bewitch with a magic spell; to charm.enstall(rare) Obsolete form of install.enstamp(archaic, transitive) To stamp or mark; to impress deeply.enstateArchaic form of instate.ensteep(obsolete) To steep or submerge.enstool(West Africa) To install formally as chief.enstore(obsolete) To restore.enstrewObsolete form of instrew.enstyle(obsolete, transitive) To style; to dub (to name)ensuantEnsuing; following as a consequence.ensuingpresent participle and gerund of ensueensuiteA private bathroom connected to a bedroom, as in an apartment or hotel room.ensuredsimple past and past participle of ensureensurerOne who ensures or makes certain.ensuresthird-person singular simple present indicative of ensureensweep(rare, transitive) To sweep over or across; to pass over rapidly or to sweep up.enswella small piece of metal with a handle. It is traditionally kept on ice and is used to cool the area of a bruise or a cut by applying direct pressure to decrease the blood flow to the area.entableTo record; to enter into a permanent record.entailsplural of entailentallyIn an ental manner or direction.entasesplural of entasisentasia(medicine) tonic spasm; any disease characterized by tonic spasms, such as tetanus or trismusentasis(architecture) A slight convex curvature introduced into the shaft of a column for aesthetic reasons, or to compensate for the illusion of concavity.entatic(biochemistry) Describing the state of an atom or group, bound to a protein (especially to an enzyme), that has its geometric or electronic condition adapted for functionentayleObsolete form of entail.entente(politics) An informal alliance or friendly understanding between two states.enteralOf, pertaining to, within, or by way of the intestines; especially, the small intestine.enteredsimple past and past participle of enterentererOne who enters.entericOf, relating to, within, or by way of the intestines.enteronThe gut, the whole intestine (alimentary) canalentheal(obsolete) Divinely inspired; causing great enthusiasm.entheta(Scientology) Harmful negative energy.enthral(chiefly British) Alternative spelling of enthrall.enthuse(intransitive, colloquial) To show enthusiasm.enticedHaving been tempted; Finding something enticing.enticerOne who entices or allures.enticesthird-person singular simple present indicative of enticeentisol(soil science) A young soil that is high in mineral content, and has no horizons.entiticOf or pertaining to entities, especially to the number of entities in a particular situation.entitleTo give a title to.entombsthird-person singular simple present indicative of entombentomic(zoology) Relating to insects; entomological.entomolAbbreviation of entomology.entonic(medicine) Having great tension, or exaggerated action.entopic(medicine) in the usual place, referring to medical or anatomical objects.entosis(biology) The invasion of a cell by another oneentoticRelating to the interior of the earentozoaplural of entozoanentrail(heraldry) To outline in black.entrainTo draw (something) along as a current does.entralsObsolete spelling of entrails.entrantA participant who enters something, such as a contest.entrapsthird-person singular simple present indicative of entrapentreatSenses relating to asking or pleading.entreesplural of entreeentriesplural of entryentrismAlternative form of entryism.entropyA measure of the disorder present in a system.entrust(transitive) To trust to the care of.entryngObsolete form of entering.entwineTo twist or twine around something (or one another).entwist(transitive) To twist or wreathe around; entwine.entwite(transitive) To twit; blame; chide.enurneyAlternative form of enurny.envault(transitive) To enclose in a vault, or as if in one, i.e. to entomb.enveighAlternative form of inveigh.envelop(transitive) To surround, enclose or enfold.envenom(transitive) To inject or put venom onto or into (someone or something).enviersplural of envierenvigor(obsolete) To invigorate.enviousFeeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging.environIn the neighbourhood; around.envolveObsolete spelling of involve.envowel(dated, transitive, humorous, rare) to replace a portion of a person's name with a dash in printing, in order to avoid libel.envyful(rare or dialectal) Full of envy; envious.envyingpresent participle and gerund of envyenvyousObsolete spelling of envious.enweaveAlternative form of inweave.enwheelAlternative form of inwheel.enwidenBroaden; diversify.enwisenRender wiser; make scient by subtle means.enwoman(transitive) To endow with the qualities of a woman; to make womanlyenwrapsthird-person singular simple present indicative of enwrapenwrite(transitive) To write upon something; inscribe; imprint.enwrotesimple past of enwriteenzymesplural of enzymeenzymicOf, pertaining to, or using enzymes; enzymatic.eobiontA hypothetical primordial life-form or chemical precursor to a living organism.eolithsplural of eolitheophyte(botany, paleontology) A fossil plant from the Silurian ageeoplast(biology) Any of several specialised organelles in plants and some protistseosinicRelating to eosin.eozoonsplural of eozoonepacridAny of the family Ericaceae (syn. Epacridaceae) of heathers.epacris(botany) Any of the genus Epacris of shrubs.epactalintercalated; supernumeraryepagoge(logic) The adducing of particular examples so as to lead to a universal conclusion; the argument by induction.eparchsplural of eparcheparchy(Christianity) In pre-schism Christian Church, a province under the supervision of the metropolitan.epauletAlternative form of epaulette (“shoulder decoration on a uniform; tegula”).epaxial(anatomy) Located above and behind an axis (typically a midline)epazoteA pungent herb used in Latin-American cooking and tea making, and in folk medicine; Dysphania ambrosioides.epeeist(fencing) Somebody who fences with an epee.epeiricDescribing the part of a sea that lies over a continental shelfepeirid(zoology) Any of the former genus Epeira (now Araneus) of spiders.epergneA table centerpiece, usually made of silver, generally consisting of a central bowl with radiating dishes or holders.eperlanA European smelt (Osmerus eperlanus)ephapse(countable, neurology) A point of contact or significant electrical influence between neurons, other than at a synapse.ephebesplural of ephebeephebicPertaining to a young man or to early manhood, especially in Ancient Greek contexts.ephebosSynonym of ephebe.ephebusSynonym of ephebe.ephedraAny plant of the genus Ephedra of gymnosperm shrubs.ephelis(dermatology, pathology) Synonym of freckle.ephoralPertaining to an ephor.ephorosAlternative form of ephor.ephorus(historical) Alternative form of ephor.epiblemSynonym of rhizodermis.epiboleThe irregular recurrence of the same expression within a verse or successive verses of scripture. Essentially random repetition.epiboly(embryology) The expansion of one cell sheet over other cells, as takes place during gastrulation or secondary intention wound healing.epicarp(botany) Exocarp.epicedeAn elegy; an ode to someone deceased.epicene(linguistics) Of or relating to nouns or pronouns in any language that have a single form for male and female referents.epicineMisspelling of epicene.epicismA word, phrase, etc. characteristic of epic poetry.epicistOne who writes epics.epicityThe quality or degree of being epic.epiconeSynonym of epitheca.epicureA person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.epicyteAn epithelial cell.epidemy(medicine) Archaic form of epidemic.epiderm(anatomy, zoology, botany) The epidermis.epidote(mineralogy) Any of a class of mixed calcium iron aluminium sorosilicates found in metamorphic rocks.epigeal(biology) Living near the surface of the groundepigeanThat lives on or near the surface of the land.epigeicLiving on the surface of the land.epigene(crystallography) Foreign; unusual; not natural to the substance in which it was found.epigeum(dated) perigeeepigoneA follower or disciple.epigoniplural of epigonusepigramA brief but witty saying.epigyne(zoology) The external female sex organ in arachnids.epigynyThe state of being epigynous.epihyalRelated to the segment located above the ceratohyal of the hyoid arch.epikeia(philosophy, theology) The principle in ethics that a law can be broken to achieve a greater good.epilateTo remove hair from the skin in such a way that removes or destroys the root, especially by plucking it out.epilithA plant, fungus, or other organism that grows upon rock.epiloia(pathology) Synonym of tuberous sclerosis.epimeraplural of epimeronepimere(botany) one of the similar segments in plants, as in a segmented leaf.epimone(rhetoric) Persistent repetition of the same plea in much the same words.epimythThe moral of a story.epinaos(architecture) An open vestibule behind the nave, differentiated from the opisthodomos.epininedeoxyepinephrineepiotic(anatomy, usually attributive) The upper and outer element of periotic bone. In humans forming a part of the temporal bone, while in fish it is more distinguishable.epipial(anatomy) Relating to the pia materepipole(mathematics) The intersection of two polar linesepiscia(botany) Any member of the flowering plant genus Episcia; a flame violet.episodeAn incident, action, or time period standing out by itself, but more or less connected with a complete series of events.episomeSynonym of epitheca.epistleA literary composition in the form of a letter or series of letters, especially one in verse.epitaphAn inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.epitaxy(crystallography) An overgrowth in which the overlying crystal is either induced into the same orientation, or otherwise grows under the influence of the underlying crystal into the same orientation.epitextTextual material which surrounds a work but is not part of the text or its peritext, including published interviews, private correspondence, diary entries and the like.epithem(medicine, historical) Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters; a poultice, lotion, etc.epithetA term used to characterize a person or thing.epitoke(zoology) A pelagic morph capable of sexual reproduction.epitoky(biology) A form of reproduction in some polychaete annelids in which the worms undergo a partial or complete transformation into an epitoke, a pelagic morph capable of sexual reproductionepitomeThe embodiment or encapsulation of a class of items.epitomyMisspelling of epitome.epitope(biochemistry) The part of a biomolecule (such as a protein) which is the target of an immune responseepitype(genetics, epigenetics) An epigenetic alteration in a gene.epizoanSynonym of epizoon.epizoic(biology, of a microorganism) Growing on the surface of an animal host, as:epizoon(biology) A microorganism (such as a yeast-type fungus or a protozoon) that grows on the surface of an animal host, as:epkweleMisspelling of ekpwele.epochalOf or pertaining to an epoch.epoetinA type of erythropoietin used to treat patients suffering from anemia caused by chronic kidney diseaseeponateAn epoxy resin used to embed samples for microscopyepontic(biology) Growing on a surface.eponymeArchaic form of eponym.eponymsplural of eponymeponymy(semantics) The semantic relation of eponyms; the quality of being eponymous.epopticRelating to the epopts or their mysteries.epoxide(organic chemistry) Any similar compound in which an ether linkage has been made across a larger ring.epoxiedsimple past and past participle of epoxyepoxiesplural of epoxyepozoic(zoology) Living upon the exterior of another animal; ectozoic.eprocto(informal) Clipping of eproctophiliaepsilonThe fifth letter of the Greek alphabet, ε or Ε, preceded by delta (Δ, δ) and followed by zeta (Ζ, ζ).epstein(informal) Characterized by association with relation to Jeffrey Epstein, especially in regards to potential culpability in his crimes.eptagon(rare) A heptagon.epulary(rare) of or pertaining to feastsepurateTo subject to epuration; to purify.epylliaplural of epyllionequableUnvarying, calm and steady; constant and uniform.equablyIn an equable manner.equaledsimple past and past participle of equalequally(manner) In an equal manner; in equal shares or proportion; with equal and impartial justice; evenlyequatedsimple past and past participle of equateequatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of equateequatorThe midline of any generally spherical object, such as a fruit or vegetable, that has identifiable poles.equerryAn officer responsible for the care and supervision of the horses of a person of rank.equilinThe estrogen 3-hydroxyestra-1,3,5,7-tetraen-17-one, found in horse urine.equimax(statistics) Describing a compromise between varimax and quartimax criteria.equinal(obsolete) equineequinesplural of equineequinia(medicine, archaic) glandersequinox(also figuratively) The circumstance of a twenty-four hour time period having the day and night of equal length.equinus(medicine) Synonym of talipes equinus.equipesplural of equipeequison(music, rare) An equisonant note.equitesplural of equesequitieObsolete spelling of equity.erasersplural of erasererasingpresent participle and gerund of eraseerasionThe act of erasing; a rubbing out or obliteration; erasure.erasiveCausing erasure.erastes(Ancient Greece) An adult man who loved or was in a pedagogic relationship with an adolescent boy.erastinThe quinazolinone 2-[1-[4-[2-(4-chlorophenoxy)acetyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethyl]-3-(2-ethoxyphenyl)-4(3H)-quinazolinone that initiates ferroptotic cell deatherasureThe action of erasing; deletion; obliteration.erathem(geology, paleontology) The total stratigraphic unit deposited during a certain corresponding span of time during an era in the geologic timescale.erdvarkAlternative form of aardvark.ereaderAlternative form of e-reader.erectedsimple past and past participle of erecterecterAlternative form of erector (“someone or something that raises or builds”).erectlyIn an erect mannererectorA person who, or a device which erects.erelong(archaic) before long, soon.eremiteA hermit; a religious recluse, someone who lives alone.erenachAlternative form of erenagh.erenagh(Ireland, history, ecclesiastical) The head of a clan occupying church lands under a bishop in Gaelic Ireland.erepsinA protein fraction found in the intestinal juices, containing a group of enzymes that digest peptones into amino acids.erethic(pathology) Abnormally excited.ergodic(mathematics, physics) Of or relating to certain systems that, given enough time, will eventually return to a previously experienced state.ergonal(thermodynamics) pertaining to mechanical workergonymA name for an organized association of people.ergosta(organic chemistry, in combination) A derivative of ergostane, often a diene or tetraeneergoticPertaining to, or derived from, ergot (in its various meanings).ergotin(archaic, medicine) ergotineericius(biblical) hedgehogericoidOf or pertaining to plants of the genus Erica.erinite(mineralogy) A hydrous copper arseniate of an emerald-green colour.eristicProvoking strife, controversy or discord.erlking(European folklore) In German literature and modern folklore, a malicious elf or spirit who preys on children.ermelin(obsolete) An ermine.ermineaThe stoat (Mustela erminea).erminedsimple past and past participle of ermineerminee(heraldry) Of a cross: made up of four ermine spots arranged in the shape of a cross.ermines(heraldry): In blazon, coloured with a heraldic fur of a black field with white spots; counter-ermine.erodentSomething that erodes.erodingpresent participle and gerund of erodeerodiumAny of the plant genus Erodium, including filarees and storksbills.erogate(transitive, obsolete) to lay out, deal out or give outeroselyIn an erose manner.erosion(dentistry) Loss of tooth enamel due to non-bacteriogenic chemical processes.erosiveOf or pertaining to erosion.eroteme(rare) A question mark.erotica(uncountable) Erotic literature, art, decoration, or other such work.erotickArchaic form of erotic.erotiseto eroticise, make eroticerotizeto eroticize, make eroticerrableObsolete form of earable.errancythe state of being in error; fallibilityerrandsplural of erranderratas(archaic) Synonym of errata.erraticUnsteady, random; prone to unexpected changes; not consistent.erratumA published notice reporting an error belatedly discovered in a previous publication.errauntObsolete form of errant.errhine(medicine, rare) Causing an increase in mucus within the nose, and hence causing one to sneeze.errored(telecommunications) Containing one or more errors; faulty.erroursplural of errourerryday(US, colloquial) Pronunciation spelling of every day.erucate(organic chemistry) A salt or ester of erucic aciderucism(medicine) An injury caused by contact with the toxic bristles of a caterpillar.eruditeLearned, scholarly, with emphasis on knowledge gained from books.erugate(obsolete, rare) To remove wrinkles from.eruptedsimple past and past participle of erupterycineAny nonvenomous snake of the subfamily Erycinae.eryngosplural of eryngoeryonid(zoology) Any extinct crustacean in the family Eryonidae.eryopid(zoology) Any extinct amphibian of the family †EryopidaeescalopDated form of scallop (“bake in a casserole”).escapedHaving escaped, especially from prison or another place of confinement.escapeeSomeone who has become free through escaping imprisonment.escaperA person who escapes.escapesplural of escapeescarpsthird-person singular simple present indicative of escarpescharsplural of escharescheat(law) The return of property of a deceased person to the state (originally to a feudal lord) where there are no legal heirs or claimants.eschewsthird-person singular simple present indicative of eschewescolarLepidocybium flavobrunneum, one of the snake mackerels.escopetA kind of short rifle, like a carbine, used in Latin America.escortsplural of escortescribe(transitive, geometry) To draw outside of; designating a circle that touches one of the sides of a given triangle, and also the extensions of the other two sides.escrimaAlternative form of eskrima.escript(obsolete) A writing.escroll(heraldry) A long strip or scroll (resembling a ribbon or a band of parchment), sometimes bearing a motto or other text, either (rarely) used as a charge upon the shield, or placed above the shield and supporting the crest, or below the shield.escrowsplural of escrowescuage(historical, Middle Ages) Payment to a lord in lieu of military service.escudosplural of escudoesculin(organic chemistry) A coumarin glucoside which exists in horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), California buckeye (Aesculus californica), prickly box (Bursaria spinosa) and in daphnin (the dark green resin of Daphne mezereum).eserine(chemistry) An alkaloid C₁₅H₂₁N₃O₂, originally extracted from the Calabar bean.esexual(biology, dated) sexless; asexualeskistaA folk dance of the Amhara people of Ethiopia characterized by intense shoulder, chest, and neck movement.eskrimaThe traditional martial arts of the Philippines, which emphasize the use of sticks, knives, and various improvised weapons.esloyneObsolete spelling of eloign.esmolol(pharmacology) A cardioselective beta blocker used in parenteral forms in the treatment of arrhythmias and severe hypertension.esocoidSynonym of esocid.esolang(programming) Clipping of esoteric programming language.esoteryMystery; esoterics; knowledge or lore that is esoteric.espadasplural of espadaespadon(historical) A long, heavy, two-handed and two-edged sword, formerly used by Spanish foot soldiers and by executioners.espartoEither of two species of perennial grasses used for fibre production, and for making paper:espialsplural of espialespinelObsolete form of spinel.esplees(law, UK, obsolete) The full profits or products yielded by land, such as hay, pasturage, grain, rents, services, and the like.esportsAbbreviation of electronic sports, the competitive play of video games as a commercial spectator sport.espouse(transitive) To marry.esprise(obsolete) to inflame with passion or romantic love.espyingpresent participle and gerund of espyesquire(usually US, law) A lawyer.essayedsimple past and past participle of essayessayer(obsolete) One who performs an essay; an experimenter.essayicResembling or characteristic of an essay.essedum(archaic) A chariot, especially a Roman one.essenceThe inherent nature of a thing or idea.essholeAlternative spelling of asshole (“A receptacle for ash”).essoignAlternative spelling of essoin.essoyneObsolete form of essoin.estadal(historical) A traditional Spanish unit of length, equivalent to about 3.3 m.estadio(historical) A traditional Portuguese unit of distance, variously equivalent to about 185.2, 231.5, or 257.2 m depending on the number of leagues per equatorial degree.estafetAlternative form of estafette.estatedhaving an estateestatesplural of estateesteemeObsolete spelling of esteem.esteemsthird-person singular simple present indicative of esteemestivalOf or relating to summer.estmark(historical) The currency of Estonia after the end of German occupation in November 1918, replaced a few years later by the kroon.estoile(heraldry) A six-pointed star whose rays are wavy, as opposed to the straight lines of a mullet.estover(law, history) Estovers.estradeA dais or raised platform.estrane(American spelling, organic chemistry) A steroid hydrocarbon that is the basis of several female hormonesestraysplural of estrayestreat(transitive) To bring in to the exchequer, as a fine.estrepe(law) To commit estrepement.estrichObsolete form of ostrich.estriol(American spelling, biochemistry, steroids, pharmacology) A relatively weak natural estrogenic hormone that is a glycol C₁₈H₂₄O₃ found in the body chiefly as a metabolite of estradiol, is the main estrogen secreted by the placenta during pregnancy, and is the estrogen typically found in the urine of pregnant women.estrone(American spelling, biochemistry, steroids, pharmacology) A natural estrogenic hormone that is a ketone C₁₈H₂₂O₂ found in the body chiefly as a metabolite of and less potent than estradiol, that is also secreted especially by the ovaries, and that is used to treat various conditions (such as ovarian failure and menopausal symptoms) relating to estrogen deficiency.estrousOf, pertaining to, or in a state of estrus.estuaryA coastal water body where ocean tides and river water merge, resulting in a brackish water zone.estuate(intransitive, obsolete) To swell up or rage; to be agitated.esurineCausing hunger.esylate(organic chemistry) Synonym of ethanesulfonate.etacism(phonology) The pronunciation of the Ancient Greek η (eta) like the Italian long e, or the vowel in the English word ate.etacistSomeone who favors etacism.etaerio(botany) An aggregate fruit comprised of achenes, drupelets, follicles, or berries.etagereA piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying ornaments.etalonsplural of etalonetamineA soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh.etatismSynonym of statism, sometimes (derogatory) with specific distinctions derived from Mises's political theories.etatistAlternative form of etatiste.etchantAn acid or corrosive chemical used in etching.etchersplural of etcheretching(uncountable) The art of producing an image from a metal plate into which an image or text has been etched with acid.etegamiA Japanese artform that involves creating simple hand-painted images with handwritten words on washi postcards.etendue(optics) A conserved property of the light in an optical system which characterizes how "spread out" the light is in terms of angle and area: it is the product of its cross-sectional area (normal to the direction of propagation) and the solid angle it subtends.eternalLasting forever; unending.etesianPertaining to a dry north wind which blows in the eastern Mediterranean.ethanal(organic chemistry) acetaldehydeethanolSpecifically, this form of alcohol as a fuel.ethenic(chemistry) Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling ethene or ethylene.ethenolvinyl alcoholethenyl(organic chemistry) vinylethericOf or pertaining to the ether (all-pervading medium); composed of ether; inhabiting the ether.etherin(organic chemistry) A white crystalline hydrocarbon, regarded as a polymeric variety of ethylene, obtained in heavy oil of wine, the residue left after making ether.etherol(organic chemistry) An oily hydrocarbon regarded as a polymeric variety of ethylene, produced with etherin.ethical(philosophy, not comparable) Of or relating to the study of ethics.ethinylAlternative form of ethynyl.ethleteA professional videogame player; a competitive videogamer; a participant in e-sports.ethmiid(zoology) Any moth in the family Ethmiidae.ethmoid(anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the ethmoid bone.ethnickObsolete form of ethnic.ethnicsplural of ethnicethniesplural of ethnieethniseAlternative form of ethnize.ethnizeTo make ethnic; to imbue with ethnic ties.ethomic(biology) Relating to ethomicsethosed(rare, nonstandard) Possessed of a particular ethos.ethoxyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The radical CH₃-CH₂-O- derived from ethanolethylia(obsolete, organic chemistry) ethylamineethylic(organic chemistry) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing ethyl.ethylin(organic chemistry) Any of several ethyl ethers of glycerolethylol(organic chemistry) Synonym of ethanol.ethynol(organic chemistry) The acetylenic alcohol of formula HC≡C-OHethynyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical HC≡C- derived from acetylene.eticitySynonym of eticness.etiolin(biochemistry, now rare) A yellow pigment in plants grown without sufficient light; a precursor of chlorophyll.etoilesplural of etoileettlingpresent participle and gerund of ettleetymonsplural of etymoneubelid(zoology) Any isopod in the family Eubelidae.euboxic(rare slang, medicine, of a patient) Having a certain medical statistic, or all medical statistics, within normal ranges.eucaine(pharmacology) A derivative of cocaine used as a local anesthetic in veterinary medicine.eucalyn(obsolete, organic chemistry) An unfermentable saccharide obtained from eucalyptus or by the decomposition of melitose.eucasinAn ammonium derivative of caseineuchredsimple past and past participle of euchreeuchresplural of euchreeuchymy(medicine, archaic, rare) A good state of the blood and other fluids of the body.euclase(mineralogy) A monoclinic beryllium aluminium hydroxide silicate mineral, a product of the decomposition of beryl in pegmatites.eucrasy(medicine, archaic) A mixture of qualities that constitutes health or soundness.eucrite(geology) An achondritic meteoritic rock consisting chiefly of pigeonite and anorthiteeudemicEndemic for a long period of time.eudemonAlternative form of eudaemon.eudicot(botany) A member of the eudicots.eudoxid(biology) The cormidium of a calycophoran siphonophoreeugareeAlternative spelling of ugari.eugarieAlternative spelling of ugari.eugenia(botany) Any member of the genus Eugenia of myrtaceous plants.eugenicOf or relating to eugenics.eugenin(organic chemistry) A colourless chromone derivative from oil of cloves, and carrots; clove camphor.eugenol(chemistry) The aromatic compound with chemical formula C₁₀H₁₂O₂, an allyl chain-substituted guaiacol of the phenylpropanoids, found in essential oils such as clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon.eugenyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from eugenoleugeriaA good quality of life as one grows into old age. it is the ideal condition of old people who are free of physical illness, injury, and dysfunctional psychological or social problems.euglena(biology) Any of several protists, of the genus Euglena, that contain chloroplasts and a single flagellum.eugonic(biology, of bacterial growth) rapid and luxurianteukaryaplural of eukaryoteeulaliaDwarf maiden grass, of species Miscanthus sinensis (syn. Eulalia japonica), used ornamentally.eulimid(zoology) Any in the family Eulimidae of sea snails.eulogia(Christianity, historical) The practice of sending the consecrated Eucharist to those not present, or the Eucharist itself so sent.eumenid(zoology) Any member of the vespid subfamily Eumeninae, the potter wasps.eumoxia(pathology) A condition in which tissues have the correct concentration of oxygeneumoxicRelating to eumoxiaeunicid(zoology) Any polychaete worm of the family Eunicidae.eunuchsplural of eunucheuonymyThe creation or use of self-descriptive names.euosmiaA form of parosmia in which things smell abnormally pleasant.eupathyRight feeling.eupepsyDated form of eupepsia.euphane(organic chemistry) A particular triterpene whose skeleton is the basis of many naturally-occurring compoundseuphist(music, informal) A euphoniumist.euphonyA pronunciation of letters and syllables which is pleasing to the ear.euphorbAlternative form of euphorbia.euphorySynonym of euphoria.euphroe(nautical) A long wooden slat, with holes for cords, that holds up an awning.eupione(obsolete, organic chemistry) A clear oily liquid obtained by the destructive distillation of various vegetable and animal substances; specifically, an oil consisting largely of the higher hydrocarbons of the paraffin series.euploidOf or pertaining to euploidy.eupneicCharacterized by eupnea; possessing healthy breathing.eupnoeaAlternative spelling of eupnea.euripus(by extension) A flux and reflux.euritic(archaic) Of or relating to eurite (felsite)euroize(intransitive) To adopt the euro as official currency, or to link one's currency to the euro.europic(chemistry) Containing europium with valence three.eurosid(botany) Any plant in a clade that includes many taxonomic orders related to the roseseuryokyAlternative form of euroky.euscopeAn instrument that displays an enlarged image from a microscope on a screeneusirid(zoology) Any amphipod in the family Eusiridae.eusperm(zoology) In species that exhibit sperm heteromorphism, fertile sperm.eustacyAlternative spelling of eustasy.eustasy(geology, oceanography) A worldwide change in sea level, especially one caused by melting ice or tectonic activity.eustele(botany) A type of siphonostele, in which the vascular tissue in the stem forms a central ring of bundles around a pith.eustyle(architecture) An intercolumniation of two-and-a-quarter column diameters.eutaxic(geology) That has stratified ore depositseutaxon(taxonomy) A taxon that accurately refers to organisms or remains of organisms based on genetic affinities.eutelic(microbiology, cytology) Characterized by eutely.eutexiaThe principle or process of forming from given components the eutectic alloy, or alloy of maximum fusibility.eutociaA normal birth process.eutocicRelating to eutociaeutomerThe more pharmacologically active of the enantiomers of a drug.eutonicPertaining to normal muscle tone.eutopia(medicine) The condition of being properly placed, as opposed to ectopia.eutopic(medicine) (of an organ or other body part) Exhibiting eutopia; being in the correct place; having a normal position.euxenic(geology) With hydrogen sulfide and extremely low oxygen.euxinia(biology, geology) A euxinic environment, especially at critical times in the geologic past.euxinic(hydrology) Having restricted hydrologic circulation, leading to stagnant or anaerobic conditions.evacate(obsolete) To empty; to nullify.evacueeA person who has been evacuated, especially a civilian evacuated from a dangerous place in time of warevadersplural of evaderevadingpresent participle and gerund of evadeevalose(biochemistry) The deoxy sugar 6-deoxy-3-C-methyl-D-mannose, which is a constituent of the antibiotic evaminomycin.evangelThe Christian gospel.evaniid(zoology) Any wasp in the family Evaniidae.evanish(archaic, often poetic, intransitive) To vanish.evasionThe act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding.evasiveTending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.evector(geometry) A differential operator that allows a contravariant to be constructed from an invariant.eveningThe time of day between afternoon and night.evenishSomewhat even.eventerA horse or type of horse used in the equestrian sport of eventing.evernicOf or pertaining to the lichen genus Evernia, the oakmoss lichens or ring lichens.evertedsimple past and past participle of evertevertor(anatomy) A muscle that everts or turns outward.evetide(archaic, poetic) eveningevetime(poetic) evening; eventideevictedsimple past and past participle of evictevicteeOne who is evicted.evictorOne who evictsevidentObviously true by simple observation.evilestsuperlative form of evil: most evilevilishsomewhat evilevilistOne who studies or believes in evil.evilityThe state, quality or an instance of being evil.evilizeto turn someone or something evilevincedsimple past and past participle of evinceevincesthird-person singular simple present indicative of evinceevitate(obsolete) To shun; to avoid.evogram(paleontology) An evolutionary diagram.evokingpresent participle and gerund of evokeevolute(geometry) A curve comprising the centres of curvature of another curve.evolvedHaving arisen through a process of evolution or iterative development.evolverSomeone or something that evolves.evolvesthird-person singular simple present indicative of evolveevotard(slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar) An evolutionist.evzonesplural of evzoneevzonoiplural of evzoneewalletAlternative form of e-wallet.ewerfulAs much as a ewer will hold.exabyte(computing) One quintillion (10¹⁸, or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000) bytes or 1,000 petabytes.exacklyPronunciation spelling of exactly.exactasplural of exactaexactedsimple past and past participle of exactexacterAlternative spelling of exactor.exactly(manner) Without approximation; precisely.exactorA person who makes illegal or unreasonable demands; an extortioner.exaflop(computing) 10¹⁸ floating-point operations per second.exagram(rare) (metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10¹⁸ grams. Symbol: EgexalateLacking wings or wing-like parts.exalginA benzene derivative allied to phenacetin, used as an analgesic and antipyretic.exaltedsimple past and past participle of exaltexalterSomeone who exalts.examensplural of examenexamineTo observe or inspect carefully or critically.exampleSomething that is representative of all such things in a group.exaptedModified by exaptationexarate(entomology, of a pupa) Having the appendages free and not attached to the body wall.exarchsplural of exarchexarchyThe jurisdiction of an exarch (any definition); an exarchate.exceedsthird-person singular simple present indicative of exceedexcellsthird-person singular simple present indicative of excellexceptsthird-person singular simple present indicative of exceptexcerptA clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work such as a news article, a film, or a literary composition.excheatObsolete form of escheat.excimer(chemistry, physics) Any diatomic exciplexexciple(lichenology, mycology) The outer part of an apothecium of those ascomycete fungi which have that sort of fructification. Most lichens come into that category.excisedsimple past and past participle of exciseexcisorOne who excises, especially one who performs female genital cutting.excitedHaving great enthusiasm, passion and energy.exciterOne who or that which excites.excitesthird-person singular simple present indicative of exciteexciton(physics) A bound state of an electron and an electron hole in an insulator or semiconductorexcitorAlternative form of exciter.exclaim(intransitive) To cry out suddenly, from some strong emotion.exclameObsolete form of exclaim.exclaveA portion of a country's territory not connected to the main part.exclude(transitive) To bar (someone or something) from entering; to keep out.excretaBodily waste which is excreted from the body.excrete(biology, ambitransitive) To discharge material (including waste products) from a cell, body or system.excurse(intransitive, now chiefly archaic and somewhat rare) To make a journey, especially an excursion; to travel.excusalThe act of excusing or of being excused.excusedsimple past and past participle of excuseexcuserOne who offers excuses or pleads in extenuation of the fault of another.excusesplural of excuseexecute(transitive) To kill, especially as punishment for a capital crime.exedent(medicine, obsolete) consuming; that eats awayexedraeplural of exedraexegeteA person skilled in exegesis; an interpreter of texts, difficult passages, law, oracles, and similar obscure or esoteric sources.exemplaplural of exemplumexempleObsolete form of example.exemptsplural of exemptexendin(biochemistry) Any of a group of peptide agonists found in Gila monster venom.exequysMisspelling of exequies.exergue(numismatics) A space beneath the main design on a coin or medal for the insertion of the date or other minor inscription.exertedsimple past and past participle of exertexesion(obsolete) The act of eating, or corroding, out or through.exhaledsimple past and past participle of exhaleexhalerOne who exhales.exhalesthird-person singular simple present indicative of exhaleexhaust(transitive) To draw or let out wholly; to drain completely.exhedraAlternative form of exedra.exhibit(transitive) To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.exhortsthird-person singular simple present indicative of exhortexhumedsimple past and past participle of exhumeexhumerOne who exhumes.exhumesthird-person singular simple present indicative of exhumeexifoneAn antiplatelet drug.exigentUrgent; pressing; needing immediate action.exilianHaving the characteristics of exile.exilingpresent participle and gerund of exileexilityThinness, smallness; a shrunken or meagre condition.exiplexAlternative form of exciplex.existedsimple past and past participle of existexister(philosophy) One who exists.exitial(obsolete) destructive; fatalexitingpresent participle and gerund of exitexitron(genetics) One of a set of alternatively spliced internal regions of protein-coding exons.exobaseThe base altitude of the exosphere, where particles often escape the atmosphere as it blends into space.exocarp(biology) The outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits; the skin or epicarp.exocone(entomology) An elongated crystallized cone made of transparent material from the cornea in an insect eye.exocrinObsolete spelling of exocrine.exocyst(biochemistry) a eukaryotic protein complex with functions related to vesicle trafficking, leading to a role in exocytosisexodermAn outer layer of skin.exodistOne who goes out or emigrates; a member of an exodus.exodium(historical, Ancient Rome) Synonym of exode (“a comic performance after a tragedy”).exoface(biochemistry) The external surface of a coiled proteinexogamymarriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than one's own as required by custom or lawexogenyInfluence by external forces.exolete(obsolete) That has gone out of use; disused, obsolete.exoloop(biochemistry) A polypeptide loop on the outside of a proteinexomere(biology) Any of a group of nanoparticles, in exosomes, of no obvious functionexomicsThe study of exomesexomoon(astronomy) A moon that is outside the Solar System (our solar system).exoneme(cytology) A dense, granular organelle that mediates the exit of parasites from an infected erythrocyteexonorm(linguistics) A standard language forged by non-native speakers.exonull(genetics) Having a zero-length exonexonymsplural of exonymexonymyThe use of the name for a group or geographic region by outsiders, as opposed to that by its members or inhabitants.exordiaplural of exordiumexoring(astronomy) a ring or ring system around an exoplanet (extrasolar planet)exosite(biochemistry) A secondary binding site, remote from the active site, on a proteinexosome(biology) An intracellular macromolecular protein complex involved in RNA degradation.exosuitAn exoskeletal suitexotery(archaic) Something obvious or commonplace.exoticaplural of exoticexotickObsolete form of exotic.exoticsplural of exoticexotify(transitive) To treat as exotic.exotismSynonym of exoticism.exotype(programming) A type (of object) that is defined programmatically at runtime based on external data.exovertActing externally.exozodi(astronomy) exozodiacal cloud (of dust etc)exozyme(biochemistry) Any extracellular enzymeexpando(programming) A property added to an object at run-time.expandsthird-person singular simple present indicative of expandexpanseA wide stretch, usually of sea, sky, or land.expectsthird-person singular simple present indicative of expectexpelee(US) Alternative form of expellee.expellsthird-person singular simple present indicative of expell, Obsolete spelling of expels.expenceObsolete spelling of expense.expendsthird-person singular simple present indicative of expendexpenny(slang) expensiveexpenseA spending or consuming, often a disbursement of funds.expertsplural of expertexpiate(ambitransitive) To atone or make reparation for.expiredsimple past and past participle of expireexpiree(Australia, historical) In penal colonies of early Australia, a convict whose sentence had been served.expirerOne who or that which expires.expiresthird-person singular simple present indicative of expireexplain(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.explaneObsolete form of explain.explant(medicine) To remove something, such as a medical device, that has been implanted.explode(intransitive) To fly apart with sudden violent force; to blow up, to burst, to detonate, to go off.exploitA heroic or extraordinary deed.explore(intransitive, obsolete) To seek for something or after someone.exportsthird-person singular simple present indicative of exportexposal(archaic) exposureexposed(usually followed by to) Open (especially to something), unconcealed and/or unprotected (and therefore vulnerable, susceptible).exposerOne who exposes.exposesthird-person singular simple present indicative of exposeexpound(transitive) To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length.express(not comparable) Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.expulse(obsolete) To expel, usually by means of violence.expunctTo expunge or erase.expunge(transitive) To erase or strike out.expurge(transitive, obsolete) To expurgate.exquire(obsolete) To search into or out.exradio(obsolete) Obsolete form of radon (“radon-222”), an isotope of radon (element 86).exscind(chiefly medicine, surgery) To cut out.exsequy(obsolete) Alternative spelling of exequy (“funeral rites”).exsolve(mineralogy, when referring to two or more minerals in a solid solution) To separate from one another at a critical point in temperature.exspireObsolete form of expire.exstacyObsolete spelling of ecstasy.exstantObsolete form of extant.exstasyObsolete spelling of ecstasy.extance(obsolete, rare) Emergence.extancy(obsolete) The state of rising above others, or a projection.extaticMisspelling of ecstatic.extendsthird-person singular simple present indicative of extendextense(obsolete) extent; expanseextentsplural of extentexterge(obsolete) to cleanexterneArchaic spelling of extern (especially in healthcare)externsplural of externextinctOf feelings, a person's spirit, a state of affairs, etc.: put out, as if like a fire; quenched, suppressed.extollsthird-person singular simple present indicative of extollextortsthird-person singular simple present indicative of extortextractSomething that is extracted or drawn out.extrait(perfumery) Synonym of parfum (“solvent containing around 15% to 40% aromatic compounds”).extreamArchaic spelling of extreme.extreatObsolete form of estreat.extremaplural of extremumextremeOf a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost.extruct(obsolete) To construct.extrudeTo push or thrust out.exudantexuded materialexudateA fluid that has exuded from somewhere; especially one that has exuded from a pore of an animal or plant.exudingThe process by which something exudes.exultedsimple past and past participle of exultexurbanOf, pertaining to, or residing in an exurb.exurbiaA residential area beyond the suburbs.exusionThe act or process of exuding.exutory(medicine, dated) An issue, or artificial ulcer.exuviaeplural of exuviaexuvialRelated to something sloughed off or stripped away.exuvium(biology) Synonym of exuviae.eyeable(UK, dialect) Pleasing to look at; visually appealing; attractive.eyebagsplural of eyebageyeballThe ball of the eye.eyebandA mask or covering, generally in the form of a band tied around the head, which partially or entirely covers the eyes.eyebarsplural of eyebareyebathA cup-shaped vessel used to apply eyewash.eyebeamA glance of the eye.eyeboltA bolt with a looped head or an opening in the head.eyeborgA cybernetic body apparatus which is designed to allow the visually impaired to perceive color through sound waves.eyebrowThe hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket.eyecareThe care and treatment of the eyes.eyedrop(medicine) Medicine to be administered to the eyes in the form of a drop of liquid.eyeflapA blinder on a horse's bridle.eyefoldSynonym of epicanthuseyefuckTo ogle in a lecherous manner.eyegasm(informal) A feeling of pleasure derived from a sight.eyegazeThe act of looking at something with the eye; a gaze.eyeholeThe hole to which the viewer places his or her eye in a device such as a telescope.eyehookAlternative form of eye hook.eyelash(anatomy, dermatology) One of the hairs which grows along the edge of eyelids.eyelessHaving no eyes (organs of sight).eyeletsplural of eyeleteyelidsplural of eyelideyeliftA blepharoplasty performed for cosmetic reasons.eyelikeResembling an eye.eyeline(cosmetics) The horizontal portion of the face that includes the eyes.eyelobe(zoology) Palpebral lobe in crustacea.eyelockAn occurrence of mutual staring, where each person gazes fixedly into the other's eyes.eyemarkSomething that is eye-catching; a landmark or spectacle.eyemaskA mask that covers the eyes.eyerape(transitive, intransitive, slang) To stare intensely and unremittingly at someone.eyeringA colored circle around the eye of a bird.eyerollAlternative form of eye-roll.eyeshot(idiomatic) A range of vision, a distance in which something is visible.eyesies(childish) Eyes.eyeslitA slit for looking through, as in a castle wall or a helmet.eyesome(archaic, often poetic) Visually attractive.eyespan(anatomy) The distance between the eyeseyespot(biology, countable) Any of various primitive light-sensitive organs or regions in many diverse organisms.eyewallA ring of towering thunderstorms where the most severe weather of a cyclone occurs.eyewardToward the eye.eyewash(countable, uncountable) A soothing medicated lotion for the eyes.eyewearA vision aid or similar device worn over the eyes, such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, or protective goggles.eyewink(poetic) An instant, a short moment.eyewireThe rim that surrounds a lens in a pair of spectacles.eyewormAny of the genus Thelazia of nematode worms that parasitize the eyes of their hosts.eztlite(mineralogy) A monoclinic blood-red mineral with the chemical formula Pb²⁺₂Fe³⁺₃(Te⁴⁺ O₃)₃(SO₄)O₂Cl.
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