11-letter words containing a, l, i, p, s
- isenthalpic — pertaining to or characterized by constant enthalpy.
- isocephalic — (of a composition) having the heads of all figures on approximately the same level.
- isophthalic — Of or pertaining to isophthalic acid and its derivatives.
- isopropanol — isopropyl alcohol.
- isospectral — (mathematics) Having the same spectrum.
- ithyphallus — an erect phallus
- julian alps — a range of the Alps in NW Slovenia. Highest peak, Mt. Triglav, 9394 feet (2863 meters).
- kiloparsecs — Plural form of kiloparsec.
- kinetoplast — A mass of mitochondrial DNA lying close to the nucleus in some flagellate protozoa.
- klappvisier — a visor attached by a hinge at the top: used on basinets of the 14th century.
- labiaplasty — (surgery) The moulding or shaping of the labia minora and/or labia majora.
- labor pains — childbirth: contractions
- lampshading — The practice of decorating lampshades.
- landscaping — a section or expanse of rural scenery, usually extensive, that can be seen from a single viewpoint.
- landscapist — an artist who paints landscapes.
- lapidescent — in the process of changing into stone
- larviparous — producing larvae, as certain insects and mollusks.
- lasiocampid — (zoology) Any member of the Lasiocampidae.
- latiseptate — having broad partitions or septa
- lay baptism — baptism administered by a lay-person.
- leader-ship — the position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group: He managed to maintain his leadership of the party despite heavy opposition. Synonyms: administration, management, directorship, control, governorship, stewardship, hegemony.
- leaderships — Plural form of leadership.
- leaf spring — a long, narrow, multiple spring composed of several layers of spring metal bracketed together: used in some suspension systems of carriages and automobiles.
- led display — a flat-screen device in which an array of light-emitting diodes can be selectively activated to display numerical and alphabetical information, used esp in pocket calculators, digital timepieces, measuring instruments, and in some microcomputers
- leopardskin — the skin of a leopard
- leprosarium — a hospital for the treatment of lepers.
- leptospiral — relating to, caused by, or characteristic of leptospires
- leucoplasia — a disorder of a mucous membrane characterized by one or more white patches, occurring most commonly on the cheek, tongue, vulva, or penis: often medically insignificant but sometimes becoming malignant.
- leukoplasia — a disorder of a mucous membrane characterized by one or more white patches, occurring most commonly on the cheek, tongue, vulva, or penis: often medically insignificant but sometimes becoming malignant.
- lex scripta — written law; statute law.
- lifemanship — the ability to conduct one's life, career, personal relationships, etc., in a successful manner.
- lightplanes — Plural form of lightplane.
- lipomatosis — a genetic disorder which manifests itself in the abnormal growth of fat
- liposarcoma — (medicine) Any malignant tumour that originates in adipose tissue.
- lithographs — Plural form of lithograph.
- lost pleiad — See under Pleiades (def 1).
- lower apsis — See under apsis (def 1).
- lyssophobia — a pathological fear of going insane.
- magic spell — incantation or curse
- mailpersons — Plural form of mailperson.
- maintopsail — a topsail set on the mainmast.
- malapropism — an act or habit of misusing words ridiculously, especially by the confusion of words that are similar in sound.
- malapropist — a person who regularly makes malapropisms
- malposition — faulty or wrong position, especially of a part or organ of the body or of a fetus in the uterus.
- manipulates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of manipulate.
- marlinspike — a pointed iron implement used in separating the strands of rope in splicing, marling, etc.
- marshalship — The position or role of a marshal.
- maxillipeds — Plural form of maxilliped.
- megalopolis — a very large city.
- megapolises — Plural form of megapolis.