English Words Starting With E

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ealing
nounRare
/ˈiːlɪŋ/(UK) A district in West London, forming part of the London Borough of Ealing.
eam
nounExtremely rare / Archaic
/iːm/An obsolete, dialectal, or archaic term for 'uncle', specifically maternal uncle.
eames
nounLow
/iːmz/Referring to the famous mid-century modern designer Charles Eames or his influential furniture designs, particularly chairs.
eames chair
nounLow
/ˌiːmz ˈtʃeə/A specific, iconic style of mid-century modern lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Charles and Ray Eames.
eanling
nounVery Rare / Archaic
/ˈiːnlɪŋ/A newborn or very young lamb.
ear
nounA1
/ɪə(r)/The organ of hearing in humans and animals; the external, visible part of this organ.
ear candy
nounLow
/ˈɪə ˌkændi/Pleasant, easily digestible, and often superficial music that is enjoyable to listen to.
ear drops
plural-nounB2
/ˈɪə drɒps/A liquid medication administered into the ear canal, typically to treat infections, remove wax, or relieve pain.
ear fungus
nounC2
/ˈɪə ˌfʌŋɡəs/An edible mushroom (species Auricularia auricula-judae) with a rubbery, ear-shaped, gelatinous fruiting body, typically found on decaying wood.
ear lobe
nounB1
/ˈɪə ləʊb/The soft, fleshy, lower part of the external ear, lacking cartilage.
ear piercing
adjectivenounB1
/ˈɪə ˌpɪəsɪŋ/The act or practice of making a hole in the earlobe or other part of the ear in order to wear jewellery.
ear rot
nounLow (Specialist/Technical)
/ˈɪə ˌrɒt/A destructive fungal disease affecting the ears (seed heads) of cereal crops, particularly maize/corn, characterized by rotting kernels, mold growth, and reduced yield/quality.
ear sewer
nounUncommon
/ɪə ˈsuːə/A person who avidly and deliberately seeks out and listens to scandalous, shocking, or sensational gossip.
ear shell
nounLow
/ˈɪə ʃɛl/A marine mollusc, specifically a species of abalone (Haliotis), with a flattened, ear-shaped shell that is often iridescent inside.
ear stone
nounLow (Technical/Scientific)
/ˈɪə.stəʊn/A small calcareous particle, an otolith, in the inner ear of vertebrates, used for balance and orientation.
ear tag
nounC2
/ˈɪə ˌtæɡ/A small identification marker, typically made of plastic or metal, attached to the ear of a farm animal for individual identification.
ear trumpet
nounLow
/ˈɪə ˌtrʌmpɪt/A conical acoustic device, historically used to amplify sound for someone with hearing difficulties, shaped like a trumpet's bell.
ear tuft
nounC1
/ɪə tʌft/A distinct clump or cluster of feathers, hair, or fur growing from or near the ear of an animal, notably certain birds or mammals.
ear wrap
nounC1
/ɪə ræp/A protective or decorative garment or accessory worn over or around the ears to provide warmth.
earache
nounB1
/ˈɪə.reɪk/A pain inside the ear.

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