Phrase Hound found 3 phrases and 77 compound words that contain rous. The most common are listed below. Open rous in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 3
- Rous LenchA village and civil parish in Wychavon district, Worcestershire, England (OS grid ref SP0153).
- Rous sarcoma virusA retrovirus that causes sarcoma in chickens.
- Rous MillA locality in the Ballina council area, north-eastern New South Wales, Australia.
Compound words 77
- generousNoble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
- vigorousPhysically strong and active.
- ferrousOf or containing iron.
- nitrousPertaining to or composed of nitre; having the properties of nitre, bitter.
- fibrousOf or pertaining to fibre.
- amorousInclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.
- lustrousHaving a glow or lustre.
- onerousImposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only with effort; burdensome.
- phosphorousOf or pertaining to phosphorus.
- desirousFeeling desire; eagerly wishing; eager to obtain.