10-letter words containing p, e, a
- anemoscope — any device that shows the presence and direction of a wind
- aneuploidy — (genetics) The condition of being aneuploid; the state of possessing chromosome number that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number.
- angioscope — An instrument for examining the capillary vessels of animals and plants.
- angiosperm — any seed-bearing plant of the phylum Angiospermophyta (division Angiospermae in traditional systems), in which the ovules are enclosed in an ovary, which develops into the fruit after fertilization; any flowering plant
- anglepoise — a type of lamp with joints and spring tension that allow it to be placed in a wide range of positions
- anglophile — If you describe a non-British person as Anglophile, you mean that they admire Britain and British culture.
- anglophobe — a person who hates or fears England or its people
- anglophone — Anglophone communities are English-speaking communities in areas where more than one language is commonly spoken.
- anjou pear — a thick, green, oval-shaped pear that ripens during the winter
- ankle-deep — tall or deep enough to cover the ankles
- anopheline — (of mosquitoes) belonging to the genus Anopheles, which carries malaria
- antechapel — the outer part of a chapel at the west end
- antepartum — of or noting the period prior to childbirth; before delivery.
- antepenult — the third last syllable in a word
- anthophore — an elongation of the receptacle of a flower between the calyx and corolla
- anticipate — If you anticipate an event, you realize in advance that it may happen and you are prepared for it.
- antiherpes — acting against the herpes simplex virus
- antilepton — the antiparticle of any of the leptons
- antilopine — of or relating to the antelope
- antiphoner — An antiphonal.
- antiplague — acting against plague
- antiplaque — acting against or preventing plaque
- antipodean — Antipodean describes people or things that come from or relate to Australia and New Zealand.
- antipoetic — relating to poetry which does not conform to poetic conventions
- antipolice — opposed to or against the police
- antiporter — a membrane protein that transports substances across cell membranes
- antipyrine — a drug formerly used to reduce pain and fever. Formula: C11H12N2O
- antisepsis — destruction of undesirable microorganisms, such as those that cause disease or putrefaction
- antiseptic — Antiseptic is a substance that kills germs and harmful bacteria.
- aparthotel — a hotel in which self-catering service apartments are available for rent
- apartments — a suite of rooms in a grand residence such as a palace distinguished from any public rooms and designated for the use of a particular person or group
- aphaeresis — apheresis.
- aphaeretic — (rare) Of the nature of aphaeresis.
- aphelandra — any shrub of the evergreen genus Aphelandra, originally from tropical America, widely grown as a house plant for its variegated shiny leaves and brightly coloured flowers: family Acanthaceae
- aphidicide — substance for killing aphids
- apiculture — the breeding and care of bees
- apishamore — A saddle-blanket, a saddle blanket.
- apitherapy — the medicinal use of honey or other bee products
- aplacental — (of monotremes and marsupials) having no placenta
- apoapsides — Plural form of apoapsis.
- apocalypse — The apocalypse is the total destruction and end of the world.
- apocolypse — Misspelling of apocalypse.
- apocopated — to shorten by apocope.
- apodeictic — unquestionably true by virtue of demonstration
- apodeipnon — compline.
- apoenzymes — Plural form of apoenzyme.
- apologetic — If you are apologetic, you show or say that you are sorry for causing trouble for someone, for hurting them, or for disappointing them.
- apologised — to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury: He apologized for accusing her falsely.
- apologiser — Agent noun of apologise; one who apologises.
- apologises — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of apologise.