10-letter words that end in ous
- monosemous — Having only one meaning or interpretation.
- monotocous — (of certain animals) producing a single offspring at a birth
- monotomous — (mineralogy) Having a distinct cleavage in a single direction.
- monotonous — lacking in variety; tediously unvarying: the monotonous flat scenery.
- monoxylous — constructed from one whole piece of wood
- monozygous — developed from a single fertilized ovum, as identical twins.
- monsterous — Misspelling of monstrous.
- monstruous — (now rare) Monstrous. (from 15th c.).
- morbillous — of, relating to, or resembling measles
- mordacious — biting or given to biting.
- morigerous — acquiescent, obedient, servile
- mucedinous — of or resembling mold or mildew.
- muciferous — secreting or containing mucus.
- muciparous — muciferous.
- multivious — having many ways, paths or directions
- murtherous — (archaic) Intending, or likely to commit murder; bloodthirsty or homicidal.
- mycogenous — arising from or inhabiting fungi.
- myrtaceous — belonging to the Myrtaceae, the myrtle family of plants. Compare myrtle family.
- mysterious — full of, characterized by, or involving mystery: a mysterious occurrence.
- myxomatous — a soft tumor composed of connective and mucoid tissue.
- nectareous — nectarous.
- nidicolous — remaining in the nest for a period after hatching.
- nidifugous — leaving the nest shortly after hatching.
- nonaqueous — (of a solution) not aqueous or dissolved in water
- nonferrous — (of a metal) containing little or no iron.
- nonfibrous — Not fibrous.
- nongaseous — not consisting of gases, not gaseous
- nonobvious — Not obvious.
- nonserious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- nonviscous — inviscid.
- nubiferous — cloud-bringing, cloud-bearing, or full of cloud
- nubigenous — produced from clouds; cloud-born
- nuciferous — (of a tree or bush) bearing nuts.
- nucivorous — (of animals) feeding on nuts
- nutritious — providing nourishment, especially to a high degree; nourishing; healthful: a good, nutritious meal.
- obloquious — Containing obloquy; reproachful.
- obnoctious — Obsolete form of obnoxious.
- obsequious — characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow.
- octamerous — consisting of or divided into eight parts.
- octogynous — having eight pistils
- octomerous — octamerous.
- oedematous — (British spelling) Alternative form of edematous.
- oleaginous — having the nature or qualities of oil.
- oleiferous — giving rise to oil, as certain seeds or hypha.
- oleraceous — having the qualities or nature of a pot-herb for cookery
- olivaceous — of a deep shade of green; olive.
- omniferous — producing or consisting of all kinds of things
- omnigenous — Consisting of all kinds.
- omniparous — producing or generating all things
- omniscious — (obsolete) omniscient; all-knowing.