9-letter words containing l, a, r
- albricias — an expression of joy
- alburnous — relating to alburnum
- albuterol — a bronchodilator used by sufferers of asthma, emphysema, and other lung conditions, to treat symptoms such as wheezing or shortness of breath
- alcántara — a town in W Spain: a Roman bridge spans the River Tagus. Pop: 1739 (2003 est)
- alcarraza — an earthenware container, traditionally made in Spain, that is used to cool water
- aldebaran — a binary star, one component of which is a red giant, the brightest star in the constellation Taurus. It appears in the sky close to the star cluster Hyades. Visual magnitude: 0.85; spectral type: K5III; distance: 65 light years
- aldeburgh — a small resort in SE England, in Suffolk: site of an annual music festival established in 1948 by Benjamin Britten. Pop: 2654 (2001)
- alder fly — any of several dark-colored neuropterous insects of the family Sialidae, the larvae of which are aquatic and predacious on other aquatic insects.
- aldershot — a town in S England, in Hampshire: site of a large military camp. Pop: 58 170 (2001)
- aleatoric — designating or of music that involves chance or unpredictability in composition or performance or both
- alectryon — any sapindaceous tree of the genus Alectryon of Australasia, Southeast Asia, and Micronesia
- alembroth — a double salt composed of the chlorides of ammonium and mercury, formerly believed to be a universal solvent
- alertness — fully aware and attentive; wide-awake; keen: an alert mind.
- aleuronic — related to the aleurone layer
- alexander — Harold (Rupert Leofric George), Earl Alexander of Tunis. 1891–1969, British field marshal in World War II, who organized the retreat from Dunkirk and commanded in North Africa (1943) and Sicily and Italy (1944–45); governor general of Canada (1946–52); British minister of defence (1952–54)
- alexandra — 1844–1925, queen consort of Edward VII of Great Britain and Ireland
- alexiares — a son of Hercules and Hebe.
- alfilaria — a geraniaceous plant, Erodium cicutarium, native to Europe, with finely divided leaves and small pink or purplish flowers. It is widely naturalized in North America and is used as fodder
- alfileria — Alt form alfilaria.
- algarroba — the edible pod of these trees
- algarrobo — a carob tree native to the Mediterranean region
- algebraic — Algebraic equations, expressions, and principles are based on or use algebra.
- algeciras — a port and resort in SW Spain, on the Strait of Gibraltar: scene of a conference of the Great Powers in 1906. Pop: 108 779 (2003 est)
- algometer — an instrument for measuring sensitivity to pressure (pressure algometer) or to pain
- algometry — a device for determining sensitiveness to pain caused by pressure.
- algorithm — An algorithm is a series of mathematical steps, especially in a computer program, which will give you the answer to a particular kind of problem or question.
- alienator — A person who alienates.
- aliteracy — the state or quality of being able but disinclined to read
- aliterate — a person who is able to read but disinclined to do so
- alizarine — Alizarin.
- alkalizer — a substance that makes something alkaline or less acidic
- all clear — The all clear is a signal that a dangerous situation, for example an air raid, has ended.
- all fours — both the arms and legs of a person or all the legs of a quadruped (esp in the phrase on all fours)
- all right — If you say that someone or something is all right, you mean that you find them satisfactory or acceptable.
- all sorts — All sorts of things or people means a large number of different things or people.
- all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
- all-clear — the signal that an air raid or other danger is over.
- all-dayer — an entertainment, such as a pop concert or film screening, that lasts all day
- all-fired — excessive; extreme
- all-overs — a general feeling of unease and nervousness throughout the body (usually preceded by the).
- all-party — composed of or involving members of all of the political parties of a country
- all-right — safe; sound: Are you all right?
- all-round — An all-round person is good at a lot of different skills, academic subjects, or sports.
- allcomers — all people who want to compete, join or take part, esp in a sporting event, as opposed to members of a specific group
- allegator — (obsolete) A person who alleges.
- allegoric — consisting of or pertaining to allegory; of the nature of or containing allgegory; figurative: an allegorical poem; an allegorical meaning.
- allenarly — in a solitary manner
- allergens — Plural form of allergen.
- allergies — Plural form of allergy.
- allergist — An allergist is a doctor who specializes in treating people with allergies.