English Words Starting With E

• endarterectomy

  nounC2
  /ˌɛn.dɑː.təˈrɛk.tə.mi/A surgical procedure to remove plaque buildup (atherosclerosis) from the inner lining (endarterium) of an artery.
• endarterium

  nounVery Low (Technical/Specialist)
  /ˌɛndɑːˈtɪəriəm/The innermost layer of an artery.
• endbrain

  nounRare/Technical
  /ˈɛndbreɪn/The telencephalon; the anterior division of the forebrain in vertebrates.
• endcap

  nounModerate (especially in retail contexts)
  /ˈɛndkap/A display or promotional fixture placed at the end of a store aisle.
• endear

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /ɪnˈdɪə(r)/To cause someone to be loved, liked, or admired.
• endearment

  nounC1
  /ɪnˈdɪəmənt/A word or phrase expressing love or affection.
• endeavor

  nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2-C1
  /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/a serious effort or attempt to achieve something
• endeavors

  nounC1
  /ɪnˈdɛv.əz/Attempts or efforts made with determination and sustained purpose to achieve something.
• endeavour

  nounverbB2
  /ɪnˈdev.ər/a serious, determined effort to achieve something
• endecott

  nounVery Low
  /ˈɛndɪkət/A proper noun referring to an English colonial administrator.
• endemic

  adjectivenounC1
  /enˈdem.ɪk/Belonging exclusively or native to a particular people or country; regularly found in a particular area or environment.
• ender

  nounLow, predominantly literary/niche
  /ˈɛn.də(r)/A person or thing that ends or terminates something.
• enderby land

  nounVery Low
  /ˈɛndəbi lænd/A region of Antarctica located between 44°38'E and 55° E longitude, forming part of the Australian Antarctic Territory.
• enders

  nounC1
  /ˈɛndəz/A British informal term for the last cigarette in a packet or a person's final cigarette before attempting to quit smoking.
• endgame

  nounC1
  /ˈendɡeɪm/The final stage of a chess game, when few pieces remain; by extension, the final stage of any process, conflict, or strategy where the outcome is decided.
• endgate

  nounC2
  /ˈɛndɡeɪt/A hinged or removable board or panel at the rear of a cart or wagon, used to close off the back and contain the load.
• endhand

  nounExtremely Rare
  /ˈɛndˌhand/(archaic) a concluding action or part; the final stage or portion.
• endicott

  nounVery Low
  /ˈɛndɪkɒt/A proper noun, primarily a surname of English origin, also used as a place name in several locations in the United States.
• ending

  nounB1
  /ˈen.dɪŋ/The final part or point of something; the conclusion.
• endive

  nounC1
  /ˈɛndaɪv/A leafy vegetable with crisp, slightly bitter leaves, used in salads and cooking.

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