15-letter words containing a, g, o
- american gothic — a painting (1930) by Grant Wood.
- american legion — an association of former member of the US armed forces
- american wigeon — a bird of North America, Anas americana, that is similar to the wigeon; the male has a white crown
- americanologist — a foreign expert or specialist in American cultural or political matters: a leading Americanologist in the Kremlin.
- aminoglycosides — Plural form of aminoglycoside.
- an axe to grind — an ulterior motive
- anaesthesiology — the science of administering anesthetics.
- analog computer — a mechanical, electrical, or electronic computer that performs arithmetical operations by using some variable physical quantity, such as mechanical movement or voltage, to represent numbers
- analogous color — Art. any one of a group of related colors that are near each other on the color wheel, a circular chart that shows gradations of color: Red, orange, and yellow are analogous colors. Compare complementary color (def 1a).
- anchorage point — a point to which something such as the straps securing a childseat can be safely attached
- andrographolide — (organic compound) A bitter labdane diterpenoid that is the main bioactive component of the medicinal plant Andrographis paniculata, effective against certain cancers.
- angel food cake — a light, spongy, white cake made with egg whites and no shortening
- angina pectoris — a sudden intense pain in the chest, often accompanied by feelings of suffocation, caused by momentary lack of adequate blood supply to the heart muscle
- angiomyolipomas — Plural form of angiomyolipoma.
- angiotensin iii — any of three oligopeptides occurring in plasma, an inactive form (angiotensin I) and two varieties (angiotensin II and angiotensin III) that elevate blood pressure and stimulate the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone.
- angle of attack — the acute angle between the chord line of an aerofoil and the undisturbed relative airflow
- angle of repose — the maximum angle to the horizontal at which rocks, soil, etc, will remain without sliding
- angry young man — one of several British novelists and playwrights of the 1950s who shared a hostility towards the established traditions and ruling elements of their country
- angry young men — a group of young writers in Great Britain after WWII, bitterly critical of upper-class and middle-class values, practices, etc.
- angustirostrate — having a narrow, beak-like part
- anthony burgess — Anthony, 1917–93, English novelist and critic.
- anthropobiology — the biological study of the human species
- anthropogenesis — the study of the origins of man
- anthropological — the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.
- anthropologists — Plural form of anthropologist.
- anthropophagite — a cannibal
- anthropophagous — Who practices anthropophagy.
- anti-globalizer — a political activist who challenges the concept of globalization and promotes practices that do not cause environmental damage
- anti-pathogenic — Pathology. capable of producing disease: pathogenic bacteria.
- anti-technology — the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science, and pure science.
- anticarcinogens — Plural form of anticarcinogen.
- anticholinergic — blocking nerve impulses through the parasympathetic nerves
- anticoagulation — (medicine) Acting to combat or prevent coagulation of blood.
- antiferromagnet — a material which exhibits antiferromagnetism
- antihemorrhagic — That stops or reduces hemorrhage.
- antimony glance — stibnite
- antipornography — opposed to or acting against pornography
- antiprogressive — opposed to or acting against progression in society
- antisegregation — opposed to or acting against segregration
- antishoplifting — designed to prevent shoplifting
- anybody's guess — a person of some importance: If you're anybody, you'll receive an invitation.
- apophthegmatise — to speak in apophthegms
- apophthegmatist — a person who creates apophthegms
- apophthegmatize — to use apophthegms
- approach lights — lights on the runway that guide planes coming in to land
- approval rating — approval of a politician as shown by opinion polls
- archeologically — In a archeological manner or fashion.
- armour-piercing — capable of penetrating armour plate
- arrivals lounge — a waiting area for people meeting passengers
- as good as gold — excellent; very good indeed