11-letter words containing p, l, a, y
- diphycercal — having a tail or caudal fin with the spinal column extending horizontally to the end of the tail, characteristic of lungfish, several other primitive fishes, and the juvenile stage of modern bony fishes.
- disparately — distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar: disparate ideas.
- dispensably — in a dispensable manner
- displayable — Capable of being displayed.
- double play — a play in which two putouts are made.
- downplaying — Present participle of downplay.
- drapability — to cover or hang with cloth or other fabric, especially in graceful folds; adorn with drapery.
- dyspeptical — (archaic) dyspeptic.
- ectopically — In an ectopic manner.
- edaphically — In terms of soil conditions.
- empirically — Based on experience as opposed to theoretical knowledge.
- ephemerally — In an ephemeral manner.
- epicyclical — Of or pertaining to an epicycle.
- episcopally — By episcopal authority.
- epitaxially — In an epitaxial way.
- epoxylignan — (organic compound) Any compound having a structure based on an epoxylignane.
- exculpatory — Excusing or clearing of any wrongdoing.
- exemplarily — In an exemplary manner; ideally, admirably.
- exemplarity — The quality of being exemplary.
- exophthalmy — Archaic form of exophthalmia.
- expansively — In an expansive manner.
- expectantly — In an expectant manner.
- explanatory — Serving to explain something.
- explicatory — Explanatory; serving to explain logically or in detail.
- exploratory — Relating to or involving exploration or investigation.
- family plan — a special rate, especially of air passenger carriers, under which the head of a household purchasing a full-fare ticket may take other family members at reduced fares on certain days.
- filmography — a collection of writings about motion pictures, especially detailed essays dealing with specific films.
- flexography — a relief printing technique similar to letterpress that employs rubber or soft plastic plates, a simple inking system, and fast-drying inks.
- ftp by mail — A service offered by DEC to allow people without Internet access to get copies of files which are available by anonymous FTP. Send a message with just the word "help" in the body to <[email protected]>.
- genioplasty — Mentoplasty.
- genotypical — the genetic makeup of an organism or group of organisms with reference to a single trait, set of traits, or an entire complex of traits.
- geophysical — the branch of geology that deals with the physics of the earth and its atmosphere, including oceanography, seismology, volcanology, and geomagnetism.
- glyptograph — an engraved or carved design, as on a gem.
- glyptotheca — a space devoted to sculpture
- grape jelly — a preserve made from sugar and grapes
- graphically — giving a clear and effective picture; vivid: a graphic account of an earthquake.
- greasy pole — a pole covered with grease to make it slippery and difficult to climb, often used as entertainment
- gypsy scale — either of two scales that often form the basis of Hungarian Gypsy music.
- haphazardly — in a haphazard manner; at random.
- haplography — the accidental omission of a letter or letter group that should be repeated in writing, as in Missippi for Mississippi.
- harpy eagle — a large, powerful eagle, Harpia harpyja, of tropical America: an endangered species.
- heliography — The scientific study of the sun.
- hell to pay — serious consequences, as of a foolish action
- highly paid — that receives a large salary
- holiday pay — the salary a worker receives for days taken off work
- holiday rep — A holiday rep is someone employed by a holiday company to help look after people when they are on holiday.
- homotypical — (biology) homotypal.
- honey plant — any of various plants that are particularly useful in providing bees with nectar
- horseplayer — a habitual bettor on horse races.
- hospitality — the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers.