English to English Dictionary

Epic

A long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures.

Epic-character

A central protagonist in a literary or cinematic work whose actions, scale, and moral magnitude reflect the ideals, struggles, and destiny of a culture or nation.

Epicanthic fold

A skin fold of the upper eyelid that covers the inner corner (canthus) of the eye.

Epicanthus

A fold of skin that extends from the upper eyelid to the lower eyelid, covering the inner corner of the eye.

Epicurean

A person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink.

Epididymis

A highly convoluted, coiled duct situated on the outer surface of the testis that stores and transports sperm.

Epigram

A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way.

Epigraph

A quotation or saying at the beginning of a book or chapter, intended to suggest its theme.

Epigraphy

The study and interpretation of ancient inscriptions and writing systems carved or scratched onto hard surfaces.

Epilator

An electrical device used to remove hair by mechanically grasping multiple hairs at once and pulling them out.

Epilogue

A section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened.

Epinephrine

A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that increases rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and prepares muscles for exertion.