7 letter word starting with ost

Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words
osteler noun Same as Hosteler.
osteoid adjective Resembling bone; bonelike.
osteoma noun A tumor composed mainly of bone; a tumor of a bone.
ostiary noun The mouth of a river; an estuary., One who keeps the door, especially the door of a church; a porter.
ostiole noun The exterior opening of a stomate. See Stomate., Any small orifice.
ostitis noun See Osteitis.
ostlery noun See Hostelry.
ostosis noun Bone formation; ossification. See Ectostosis, and Endostosis.
ostrich noun A large bird of the genus Struthio, of which Struthio camelus of Africa is the best known species. It has long and very strong legs, adapted for rapid running; only two toes; a long neck, nearly bare of feathers; and short wings incapable of flight. The adult male is about eight feet high.