English Words Starting With E

• eyeshine

  nounRare
  /ˈaɪʃaɪn/The visible reflective glow from the eyes of certain animals, particularly in low light, caused by the tapetum lucidum.
• eyeshot

  nounC2 - Very Low Frequency
  /ˈʌɪʃɒt/The distance over which one can see; the range of sight.
• eyesight

  nounB2
  /ˈaɪsaɪt/The ability to see; the power of vision.
• eyesore

  nounC1
  /ˈaɪ.sɔː(r)/A building, structure, or object that is extremely ugly or unpleasant to look at.
• eyespot

  nounC1/C2 (Specialist)
  /ˈaɪspɒt/A simple visual organ found in some invertebrates, consisting of a cluster of light-sensitive cells; a distinctive, often circular marking that resembles an eye, found on animals, plants, or objects.
• eyestalk

  nounLow (Specialized/Biological)
  /ˈaɪˌstɔːk/A movable stalk-like structure found in some animals, particularly crustaceans and snails, that bears an eye at its tip.
• eyestone

  nounVery rare / Obsolete
  /ˈʌɪstəʊn/A small, smooth object or lens placed in the eye to aid in removing a foreign particle.
• eyestrain

  nounC1
  /ˈaɪ.streɪn/Pain or fatigue in the eyes, often caused by prolonged use.
• eyestrings

  plural-nounExtremely Low (Archaic/Literary)
  /ˈaɪˌstrɪŋz/A now-archaic term for the tendons, nerves, or muscles of the eye, often associated with intense emotional or physical strain felt in the eyes.
• eyetie

  nounLow
  /ˈaɪtaɪ/A derogatory slang term for an Italian person.
• eyetooth

  nounLow
  /ˈaɪtuːθ/One of the two long, pointed canine teeth in the upper jaw, directly below the eyes.
• eyewash

  nounC2
  /ˈaɪ.wɒʃ/Something that is deceptive or insincere, designed to impress or mislead; nonsense.
• eyewater

  nounC2 (Low-Frequency)
  /ˈaɪˌwɔːtə(r)/The liquid secreted by the lacrimal glands; tears.
• eyewear

  nounLow-Intermediate
  /ˈaɪ.weər/Devices or accessories worn over the eyes, primarily for vision correction, protection, or as a fashion item.
• eyewink

  nounExtremely Rare / Archaic
  /ˈaɪwɪŋk/A very brief moment; an instant; literally, the time it takes to wink an eye.
• eyewinker

  nounExtremely Rare / Archaic
  /ˈaɪˌwɪŋkə/A small foreign particle that has entered and is irritating the eye, such as an eyelash, speck of dust, or mote.
• eyewitness

  nounverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈaɪˌwɪtnəs/A person who has personally seen something happen (especially a crime or accident).
• eyot

  nounVery Low / Rare
  /ˈeɪ.ət/A small island, especially one found in a river.
• eyra

  nounVery Low
  /ˈeɪrə/A wildcat native to South America, also known as the jaguarundi, with a long body, short legs, and uniform grey, reddish-brown, or chestnut fur.
• eyre

  nounRare
  /ɛː/An archaic term for a circuit court held periodically by itinerant judges (justices in eyre) in medieval England.

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