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embrocate to lubricate and rub (the body) with a liniment or lotion, as to relieve sore muscles; apply an embrocation.
embrocation a healing or soothing liniment or lotion. [2 definitions]
embroider to make or decorate with ornamental needlework. [3 definitions]
embroidery the art or product of ornamental needlework. [2 definitions]
embroil to involve in conflict. [2 definitions]
embryectomy the surgical removal of an embryo, esp. of one developing outside the uterus.
embryo an organism in its earliest stage or stages of development and in a rudimentary or early form. [3 definitions]
embryologist one who studies embryos and their development.
embryology the branch of science that concerns the formation and development of embryos. [2 definitions]
embryonic of, relating to, or in the state of being an embryo. [2 definitions]
emcee a master of ceremonies. [3 definitions]
emeer variant of emir.
emend to correct or improve (written text), esp. by removing errors; edit.
emendable combined form of emend.
emendate to edit or emend (a text).
emerald a gemstone of brilliant, transparent, dark green beryl. [2 definitions]
Emerald Isle the island of Ireland.
emerge to rise up from or come out of a surrounding environment or substance. [3 definitions]
emergence the act or process of emerging.
emergency a serious situation or sudden crisis, usu. unforeseen, that requires immediate action.
emergent rising up from or coming out of a surrounding environment or substance; emerging. [4 definitions]