Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ramean A Ramist. Rameau A surname from French. Widely known as the surname of the French composer Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764). rameauite A monoclinic orange mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, and uranium. ramed Having the frames, stem, and sternpost adjusted; — said of a ship on the stocks. rameish nonsense, foolish talk ramekin A small glass or earthenware dish, often white and circular, in which food is baked and served. ramelteon A particular drug used to treat insomnia. ramen Soup noodles of wheat, with various ingredients (Japanese-Chinese style). ramenlike Resembling or characteristic of ramen. Ramenskoye A city in Moscow Oblast, Russia. rament A scraping; a shaving. ramentaceous Covered with ramenta. ramental Of or relating to the ramentum. ramentiferous Bearing a ramentum. ramentum One of the thin brownish chaffy scales found on the epidermis of the leaves or young shoots of some ferns ramenya A ramen shop. rameous ramal; relating to a branch or branching Ramer A surname. Ramero A surname from Spanish. Ramesh A male given name from Sanskrit used in Nepal and India. Ramesses Name of several pharaohs of 19th and 20th dynasty of Ancient Egypt, 13th to 10th century BC. Ramesseum The memorial temple of Pharaoh Ramesses II, located in the Theban Necropolis in Upper Egypt, on the west of the River Nile. Ramesside Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Ramesside period of ancient Egyptian history, named such after its eleven pharaohs named Ramesses. Rameswaram A town and municipality of Tamil Nadu. ramet A clone (individual member of a genet). ramex A hernia, varicocele, or any scrotal tumor. Ramey A surname. Ramganga A tributary of the river Ganges, originating in Uttarakhand state, India. Ramgarh A district of Jharkhand, India. ramhood The state of being a ram. rami A surname from Arabic. Ramian Of or pertaining to the thought of Petrus Ramus (1515-1572), French philosopher, humanist, logician, and educational reformer. Ramic A surname from Serbo-Croatian. ramicaul A stem that bears a single leaf (as in some orchids) ramicorn One of several horny pieces on the sides of a bird's lower beak. ramie A tall, tropical Asian perennial herb, of species Boehmeria nivea, cultivated for its fibrous stems. ramier Any of several Caribbean pigeons, but especially Columba squamosa ramifenazone A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. ramiferous Bearing branches; ramose. ramifiability The quality of being ramifiable. ramifiable Capable of being subdivided into branches. ramificate Branched. ramification A branching-out, the act or result of developing branches; specifically the divergence of the stem and limbs of a plant into smaller ones, or of similar developments in blood vessels, anatomical structures etc. ramificational Synonym of ramificatory. ramificatory Of or relating to ramifications. ramiflorous Having flowers on the branches. ramiflory Quality of being ramiflorous. ramiform Having the shape of a branch. ramify To divide into branches or subdivisions. ramigerous Bearing branches; branched. Ramik A surname Ramilie Applied to various 18th-century fashions or articles of dress, especially a form of cocked hat, and a wig with a long plaited tail. Ramin A male given name. Raminea A locality in Huon Valley council area, southern Tasmania, Australia. ramipril A drug commonly used to treat hypertension. ramiprilat The active metabolite of the prodrug ramipril. Ramirez A surname from Spanish [in turn originating as a patronymic]. Ramirezperez A surname from Spanish. Ramism A collection of theories on rhetoric, logic and pedagogy based on the teachings of French humanist Petrus Ramus (1515–1572). Ramist A follower of Ramism. Ramistic Of or relating to Ramism. Ramit A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. ramixotidine A particular histamine 2 receptor antagonist. Ramjar A gewog of Trashi Yangtse District, Bhutan. ramjet A jet engine in which forward motion forces air into an inlet, compressing it (as opposed to having a pump type device compressing the air for combustion with fuel), and where combustion is subsonic. Ramkan A district of Qeshm County, Hormozgan Province, Iran. ramkie An improvised guitar-like string instrument made from a discarded oil can, with or without frets, most commonly with three or four strings made from either fishing line or a bicycle brake wire, originating in the folk music of Southern Africa. Ramkissoon A surname. Ramla A city in Israel. Ramleela The performance of the legend of Rāma during the festival of Dussehra. ramlike Resembling or characteristic of a ram (male sheep). ramline A line made from a cord or thread, used to get a straight middle line, or from stern to stern during the building a vessel. Ramm A surname. rammable Capable of being rammed. rammed Filled to capacity, especially with people. rammee One who is rammed. rammel Refuse matter. Rammell A surname. rammelsbergite A nickel arsenide mineral. rammer A device used to ram; a ramrod. rammerman A member of the navy employed to operate a ramming device that pushes a projectile into the gun barrel. ramming A collision where something is rammed. rammish Resembling a ram rammishness The quality of being rammish. rammy Of a food, taste, odour etc.: like a ram; pungent, rank. Ramnarine A surname. Ramnath A surname from Hindi. Ramnauth A surname. Ramnenses Synonym of Ramnes Ramnes One of the three tribes created by Romulus after the founding of Rome, sometimes thought to represent Rome's Latin population. Ramo A surname. ramoconidium An intercalary or apical branch of a conidiophore that detaches and functions as a conidium ramogen A material that causes an organism to become ramose ramogenesis The developmental process in birds during which feather barbs form as branches from the main feather axis. ramogenic Relating to ramogens ramollescence A softening or mollifying; softness ramollissement A morbid softening of some organ or tissue of the body. Ramon A municipality of Isabela, Philippines. Ramona A female given name from Spanish. Ramond A surname from Occitan. ramonda Any flowering plant of genus Ramonda. Ramone A member of the punk rock group The Ramones ramoneur A chimney sweep. ramontchi Synonym of Indian plum (“Flacourtia indica”). ramoon The ramoon-tree Ramoosee A member of the Ramoshi people. Ramoossy A member of the Ramoshi people. Ramoosy A member of the Ramoshi people. ramoplanin A glycolipodepsipeptide antibiotic drug derived from Actinoplanes. ramorelix a drug that acts as an LHRH antagonist. Ramornie A locality in the Clarence Valley council area, north eastern New South Wales, Australia. Ramos A surname from Spanish. ramose Having branches; branching ramosely In a ramose manner. ramosetron A serotonin receptor antagonist for the treatment of nausea and vomiting. Ramoshi An Indian community found largely in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. ramosity The quality of being ramose. ramotuberculate Having irregular chains of nodes, typically found as a transition between the lineartuberculate midsection and dispersituberculate ends of elongated eggs. Ramoutar A surname. ramp An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline. rampable Able to be ramped, or made to change value at a steady rate. rampacious high-spirited rampaciously In a rampacious manner. rampage A course of violent, frenzied action. rampageous Violent and boisterous; unruly. rampageously In a rampageous manner. rampageousness The quality of being rampageous. rampager A person who rampages rampaging The act or actions of one who rampages. rampallian A mean wretch; a low person. rampancy The state of being rampant. rampant Rearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended. rampantly In a rampant manner. rampantness Quality of being rampant. rampart A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose. ramparted Provided with a rampart. rampartless Without ramparts. rampartlike Resembling or characteristic of a rampart. ramped Fitted with a ramp. ramper One of a gang of ruffians who intimidated bookmakers at races, claiming to have placed bets when they had not. Rampersad A surname. Rampersaud A surname. Rampey A surname from German. ramphastid Any member of the Ramphastidae; a toucan. ramphoid Of a cusp, having its two branches curving in the same direction. rampie A member of the groundcrew. rampier A rampart. rampike A standing dead tree. ramping A steady change in value. rampingly With rage or violence.