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• ethe 5th letter of the Roman alphabet
• E layera region of the ionosphere (from 50 to 90 miles up) that reflects radio waves of medium length
• E regiona region of the ionosphere (from 50 to 90 miles up) that reflects radio waves of medium length
• e-A Latin prefix meaning out, out of, from; also, without. See Ex-.
• E-bomba bomb that explodes in midair and releases a massive burst of electromagnetic energy sufficient to disable computers and telecommunications without killing people or damaging buildings
• e-commercecommerce conducted electronically (as on the internet)
• e-laOriginally, the highest note in the scale of Guido; hence, proverbially, any extravagant saying. "Why, this is above E-la!" Beau. & Fl.
• e-mail(computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
• E-Mycinan antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative
• E. A. von WillebrandFinnish physician who first described vascular hemophilia (1870-1949)
• E. B. WhiteUnited States writer noted for his humorous essays (1899-1985)
• E. colia species of bacterium normally present in intestinal tract of humans and other animals; sometimes pathogenic; can be a threat to food safety
• e. e. cummingsUnited States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)
• E. G. MarshallUnited States actor (1914-1998)
• E. H. HarrimanUnited States railway tycoon (1848-1909)
• E. H. WeberGerman physiologist who studied sensory responses to stimuli and is considered the father of psychophysics (1795-1878)
• E. L. DoctorowUnited States novelist (born in 1931)
• E. O. LawrenceUnited States physicist who developed the cyclotron (1901-1958)
• E. O. WilsonUnited States entomologist who has generalized from social insects to other animals including humans (born in 1929)
• E. T. A. HoffmannGerman writer of fantastic tales (1776-1822)
• E. T. S. WaltonIrish physicist who (with Sir John Cockcroft in 1931) first split an atom (1903-1995)
• E. W. MorleyUnited States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
• e.g.as an example
• E.S.P.apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses
• e'eneven
• e'erat all times; all the time and on every occasion
• Eathe Babylonian god of wisdom; son of Apsu and father of Marduk; counterpart of the Sumerian Enki; as one of the supreme triad including Anu and Bel he was assigned control of the watery element
• each(used of count nouns) every one considered individually
• each weekwithout missing a week
• each yearwithout missing a year
• eachwhereEverywhere. [Obs.] The sky eachwhere did show full bright and fair. Spenser.
• Eaclesimperial moths
• Eacles imperialislarge American moth having yellow wings with purplish or brownish markings; larvae feed on e.g. maple and pine trees
• eadishSee Eddish.
• Eadweard MuybridgeUnited States motion-picture pioneer remembered for his pictures of running horses taken with a series of still cameras (born in England) (1830-1904)
• EadwigKing of England who was renounced by Northumbria in favor of his brother Edgar (died in 959)
• eagerhaving or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
• eager beaveran alert and energetic person
• eagerlywith eagerness; in an eager manner
• eagernessprompt willingness
• eagleany of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
• eagle raypowerful free-swimming tropical ray noted for `soaring' by flapping winglike fins; usually harmless but has venomous tissue near base of the tail as in stingrays
• Eagle Scouta Boy Scout who has earned many merit badges
• eagle-eyedcapable of seeing to a great distance
• eagle-sightedFarsighted and strong-sighted; sharp-sighted. Shak.
• eagle-wingedHaving the wings of an eagle; swift, or soaring high, like an eagle. Shak.
• eaglessA female or hen eagle. [R.] Sherwood.
• eaglestoneA concretionary nodule of clay ironstone, of the size of a walnut or larger, so called by the ancients, who believed that the eagle transported these stones to her nest to facilitate the laying of her eggs; aëtites.
• eagleta young eagle
• eaglewoodA kind of fragrant wood. See Agallochum.
• eagrassSee Eddish. [Obs.]
• eagrea high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
• ealdermanAn alderman. [Obs.]
• ealdormanAn alderman. [Obs.]
• ealeAle. [Obs.] Shak.
• eameUncle. [Obs.] Spenser.
• EamesUnited States designer noted for an innovative series of chairs (1907-1978)
• Eames chaira chair designed by Charles Eames; originally made of molded plywood; seat and back shaped to fit the human body
• Eamon de ValeraIrish statesman (born in the United States); as president of the Irish Free State he was responsible for the new constitution of 1937 that created the state of Eire (1882-1975)
• eanTo bring forth, as young; to yean. "In eaning time." Shak.
• eanlingA lamb just brought forth; a yeanling. Shak.
• earthe sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
• ear canaleither of the passages in the outer ear from the auricle to the tympanic membrane
• ear doctora physician who specializes in the ear and its diseases
• ear funguswidely distributed edible fungus shaped like a human ear and growing on decaying wood
• ear holea hole (as in a helmet) for sound to reach the ears
• ear lobethe fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear
• ear specialista physician who specializes in the ear and its diseases
• ear trumpeta conical acoustic device formerly used to direct sound to the ear of a hearing-impaired person
• ear-boredHaving the ear perforated.
• ear-likehaving a shape resembling an ear
• ear-mindedThinking chiefly or most readily through, or in terms related to, the sense of hearing; specif., thinking words as spoken, as a result of familiarity with speech or of mental peculiarity; -- opposed to eye-minded.
• ear-nose-and-throat doctora specialist in the disorders of the ear or nose or throat
• ear-piercerThe earwig.
• ear-shapedhaving a shape resembling an ear
• ear-shellany of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior
• ear-splittingDeafening; disagreeably loud or shrill; as, ear-splitting strains.
• earableArable; tillable. [Archaic]
• earachean ache localized in the middle or inner ear
• earalReceiving by the ear. [Obs.] Hewyt.
• earcapA cap or cover to protect the ear from cold.
• earcockleA disease in wheat, in which the blackened and contracted grain, or ear, is filled with minute worms.
• eardropan earring with a pendant ornament
• eardrumthe membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
• earedhaving ears (or appendages resembling ears) or having ears of a specified kind; often used in combination
• eared grebesmall grebe with yellow ear tufts and a black neck; found in Eurasia and southern Africa as well as western United States
• eared sealpinniped mammal having external ear flaps and hind limbs used for locomotion on land; valued for its soft underfur
• earflapone of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm
• earfula severe scolding
• Earhartfirst woman aviator to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic (1928); while attempting to fly around the world she disappeared over the Pacific (1898-1937)
• earinessFear or timidity, especially of something supernatural. [Written also eiryness.] The sense of eariness, as twilight came on. De Quincey.
• earing(a) A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff; -- also called head earing. (b) A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; -- also called reef earing. (c) A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions. Coming into ear, as corn. A plowing of land. [Archaic] Neither earing nor harvest. Gen. xlv. 6.
• earla British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
• earl marshalAn officer of state in England who marshals and orders all great ceremonials, takes cognizance of matters relating to honor, arms, and pedigree, and directs the proclamation of peace and war. The court of chivalry was formerly under his jurisdiction, and he is still the head of the herald's office or college of arms.
• Earl of Leicesteran English nobleman who led the baronial rebellion against Henry III (1208-1265)
• Earl of WarwickEnglish statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
• Earl RussellEnglish philosopher and mathematician who collaborated with Whitehead (1872-1970)
• Earl WarrenUnited States jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1891-1974)
• earlapone of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm
• earldomthe domain controlled by an earl or count or countess
• earldormanAlderman. [Obs.]
• earlduckThe red-breasted merganser (Merganser serrator).
• earleaved umbrella treesmall erect deciduous tree with large leaves in coiled formations at branch tips
• earles pennyEarnest money. Same as Arles penny. [Obs.]
• earlesslacking external ears
• earless lizardany of several slender lizards without external ear openings: of plains of western United States and Mexico
• earless sealany of several seals lacking external ear flaps and having a stiff hairlike coat with hind limbs reduced to swimming flippers
• earletAn earring. [Obs.] The Ismaelites were accustomed to wear golden earlets. Judg. viii. 24 (Douay version).
• earlier(comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early
• earliest(comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early
• earlinessquality of coming early or earlier in time
• earlobethe fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear
• earlockA lock or curl of hair near the ear; a lovelock. See Lovelock.
• earlyat or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
• early birda person who gets up very early in the morning
• early childhoodthe early stage of growth or development
• early coral rootplant having clumps of nearly leafless pale yellowish to greenish stems bearing similarly colored flowers with white lower lips; northern New Mexico north through South Dakota and Washington to Alaska
• early daysan early period of development
• early morelresembles a thimble on a finger; the surface of the fertile portion is folded into wrinkles that extend from the top down; fruiting begins in spring before the leaves are out on the trees
• early onduring an early stage
• early purple orchidEurasian orchid with showy pink or purple flowers in a loose spike
• early spider orchidspring-blooming spider orchid having a flower with yellow or green or pink sepals and a broad brown velvety lip
• early wake-robina low perennial white-flowered trillium found in the southeastern United States
• early warning radara radar that is part of an early warning system
• early warning systema network of radar installations designed to detect enemy missiles or aircraft while there is still time to intercept them
• early winter cressof southwestern Europe; cultivated in Florida
• early-bloomingof plants that bloom during the spring
• early-floweringof plants that bloom during the spring
• early-morning houran hour early in the morning
• earlyishbeing somewhat early
• earmarka distinctive characteristic or attribute
• earmuffeither of a pair of ear coverings (usually connected by a headband) that are worn to keep the ears warm in cold weather
• earnearn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
• earnedgained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
• earned runa run that was not scored as the result of an error by the other team
• earned run average(baseball) a measure of a pitcher's effectiveness; calculated as the average number of earned runs allowed by the pitcher for every nine innings pitched
• earnersomeone who earn wages in return for their labor
• earnestnot distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
• earnest moneymoney given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract
• earnestfulSerious. [Obs.] Chaucer.
• earnestlyin a serious manner
• earnestnessthe trait of being serious
• earnfulFull of anxiety or yearning. [Obs.] P. Fletcher.
• earningThat which is earned; wages gained by work or services; money earned; -- used commonly in the plural. As to the common people, their stock is in their persons and in their earnings. Burke.
• earning per sharethe portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock
• earningsthe excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
• Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortizationincome before interest and taxes and depreciation and amortization have been subtracted; an indicator of a company's profitability that is watched by investors (especially in leveraged buyouts)
• earnings reporta financial statement that gives operating results for a specific period
• earphoneelectro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
• earpickAn instrument for removing wax from the ear.
• earpieceelectro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
• earpluga plug of cotton, wax, or rubber that is fitted into the ear canal for protection against the entry of water or loud noise
• earreachthe range within which a voice can be heard
• earringjewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
• earshSee Arrish.
• earshotthe range within which a voice can be heard
• earshriftA nickname for auricular confession; shrift. [Obs.] Cartwright.
• earsoreAn annoyance to the ear. [R.] The perpetual jangling of the chimes . . . is no small earsore Sir T. Browne.
• earsplittingloud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
• earstSee Erst. [Obs.] Spenser.
• earththe abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell)
• earth almondEuropean sedge having small edible nutlike tubers
• earth colora colored mineral used as a pigment
• earth flaxA variety of asbestus. See Amianthus.
• earth goda god of fertility and vegetation
• earth goddessa goddess of fertility and vegetation
• earth motherthe earth conceived of as the female principle of fertility
• earth scienceany of the sciences that deal with the earth or its parts
• earth shineSee Earth light, under Earth.
• earth tremora small earthquake
• earth upblock with earth, as after a landslide
• earth waxa waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles
• earth-ballany of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe
• earth-closeta small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
• earth-goda god of fertility and vegetation
• earth-goddessa goddess of fertility and vegetation
• earth-nut peaEuropean herb bearing small tubers used for food and in Scotland to flavor whiskey
• Earth-received timethe coordinated universal time when an event is received on Earth
• earth-tongueany club-shaped fungus of the genus Geoglossum
• Earth's crustthe outer layer of the Earth
• Earth's surfacethe outermost level of the land or sea
• earthbagA bag filled with earth, used commonly to raise or repair a parapet.
• earthballany of various fungi of the genus Scleroderma having hard-skinned subterranean fruiting bodies resembling truffles
• earthbankA bank or mound of earth.
• earthboardThe part of a plow, or other implement, that turns over the earth; the moldboard.
• earthbornconnected with earthly life; of earthly origin
• earthboundconfined to the earth
• earthbredLow; grovelling; vulgar.
• earthdinAn earthquake. [Obs.]
• earthdrakeA mythical monster of the early Anglo-Saxon literature; a dragon. W. Spalding.
• earthenmade of earth (or baked clay)
• earthen-heartedHard-hearted; sordid; gross. [Poetic] Lowell.
• earthenwareceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat
• earthenware jaran earthen jar (made of baked clay)
• earthforkA pronged fork for turning up the earth.
• earthinessThe quality or state of being earthy, or of containing earth; hence, grossness.
• earthingfastening electrical equipment to earth
• earthlightThe sunlight reflected from the earth to the moon, by which we see faintly, when the moon is near the sun (either before or after new moon), that part of the moon's disk unillumined by direct sunlight, or "the old moon in the arms of the new."
• earthlikeearth colored; of something having a color of soil or earth
• earthlinessThe quality or state of being earthly; worldliness; grossness; perishableness.