English Words Starting With E

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eadmund i
nounVery Low
/ˈɛdmənd ðə ˈfɜːst/A proper noun referring to Edmund I, a 10th-century Anglo-Saxon king of England.
eadred
nounExtremely Low (Historical/Archaic)
/ˈɛɑːd.rɛd/A historical, archaic name; a proper noun of Old English origin, referring to a male given name.
eads
nounExceedingly Rare / Obsolete
/ɛdz/
eadwig
nounVery Low (Obsolete/Historical Proper Noun)
/ˈɛd.wɪɡ/A rare personal name of Anglo-Saxon origin, primarily historical.
eagan
nounVery Low
/ˈiːɡən/A proper noun, primarily a surname of Irish origin; also a place name, most notably the city of Eagan in Minnesota, USA.
eager beaver
nounMedium
/ˌiːɡə ˈbiːvə/An idiom describing a person who is extremely enthusiastic, hardworking, and diligent, often volunteering for extra tasks.
eagerness
nounC1
/ˈiːɡənəs/A strong feeling of wanting to do or have something; keen enthusiasm.
eagle
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈiːɡl̩/A large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill, broad strong wings, and keen vision.
eagle eye
nounC1
/ˈiːɡl ˌaɪ/Exceptional keenness of vision or attention; the ability to notice small details and observe things from a distance.
eagle owl
nounC1
/ˈiːɡl̩ aʊl/A large, powerful owl of the genus Bubo, characterized by prominent ear tufts and exceptional size.
eagle pass
nounLow
/ˈiːɡl pɑːs/A city located on the Rio Grande in Texas, United States, known as a major border crossing point.
eagle ray
nounLow
/ˈiːɡ(ə)l ˌreɪ/A large, flat marine fish with a distinct head shape and long, wing-like pectoral fins, belonging to the family Myliobatidae.
eagle scout
nounC1
/ˈiːɡl̩ skaʊt/The highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America program, awarded for completing specific merit badges, demonstrating leadership, and embodying scouting values.
eagle-hawk
nounLow
/ˈiːɡ(ə)l hɔːk/A large bird of prey of the genus Aquila; specifically, an eagle with hawk-like characteristics or a term used in some regions for certain large raptors.
eaglestone
nounVery Rare / Obsolete
/ˈiːɡəlstəʊn/A nodular, concretionary stone, often hollow with a loose stone or other material inside, sometimes found in chalk or clay deposits.
eaglet
nounRare
/ˈiːɡlɪt/A young eagle.
eaglewood
nounVery Low
/ˈiːɡ(ə)lˌwʊd/A fragrant resinous wood from certain tropical Asian trees (genus Aquilaria), produced as a pathological response to fungal infection, highly valued in perfumery, incense, and traditional medicine.
eagre
nounVery Low (Extremely rare, mostly historical/regional/technical)
/ˈiːɡə/A tidal bore: a large, sudden, and often dangerous wave that moves up a river or narrow bay, caused by the incoming tide forcing water against the current.
eakins
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete / Archaic
/ˈiːkɪnz/A term historically used to describe a small, specialized landholding or cottage with its associated agricultural plot, often held by customary tenure rather than freehold; sometimes used to refer to a type of simple, functional dwelling.
ealdorman
nounVery Rare / Historical
/ˈæl.də.mən/A high-ranking nobleman, royal official, or local ruler in Anglo-Saxon England, often a governor of a shire or territory.

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