13-letter words containing ch
- arachnophobia — an abnormal fear of spiders
- arachnophobic — an abnormal or pathological fear of spiders.
- archaelogical — Nonstandard spelling of archaeological.
- archaeobotany — the analysis and interpretation of plant remains found at archaeological sites
- archaeologian — (archaic) An archaeologist.
- archaeologist — a specialist in archaeology, the scientific study of prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, etc.
- archaeometric — relating to archaeometry
- archaeopteryx — any of several extinct primitive birds constituting the genus Archaeopteryx, esp A. lithographica, which occurred in Jurassic times and had teeth, a long tail, well-developed wings, and a body covering of feathers
- archaezoology — the analysis and interpretation of animal remains found at archaeological sites
- archaic smile — a conventional representation of the mouth characterized by slightly upturned corners of the lips, found especially on Greek sculpture produced prior to the 5th century b.c.
- archbishopric — the rank, office, or jurisdiction of an archbishop
- archduchesses — Plural form of archduchess.
- archebacteria — Plural form of archebacterium.
- archeological — of or relating to archaeology.
- archeologists — archaeology.
- archeptolemus — (in the Iliad) the son of Iphitus who served as a charioteer for Hector.
- archidiaconal — of or relating to an archdeacon or his office
- archie bunker — a poorly educated blue-collar worker, holding ultraconservative, racist, and male-chauvinist opinions.
- archimandrite — the head of a monastery or a group of monasteries
- archipelagoes — Plural form of archipelago.
- architectonic — denoting, relating to, or having architectural qualities
- architectural — Architectural means relating to the design and construction of buildings.
- architectured — Designed (according to a form of architecture, or as if by an architect).
- architectures — Plural form of architecture.
- arias sanchez — Oscar. born 1940, Costa Rican statesman; president (1986–90, 2006–2010); Nobel peace prize 1987
- aristolochene — (organic compound) A bicyclic sesquiterpene produced by certain fungi.
- as much again — twice as much
- aschaffenburg — a city in Germany, on the River Main in Bavaria: seat of the Imperial Diet (1447); ceded to Bavaria in 1814. Pop: 68 607 (2003 est)
- aschelminthes — a major grouping (formerly a phylum) of small-to-microscopic pseudocoelomate organisms, as the rotifers, nematodes, and gastrotriches, all of which are now classified as separate phyla.
- ashcan school — a group (formed c. 1908) of U.S. painters who promoted realistic painting based on the direct observation of everyday, esp. urban, events
- at attachment — Advanced Technology Attachment
- attachability — The quality of being attachable.
- auction pitch — a variety of all fours in which players bid to determine the trump or pitch.
- autochthonous — (of rocks, deposits, etc) found where they and their constituents were formed
- automechanism — an automatic mechanical system or component, especially a device that operates automatically under predetermined conditions.
- autoschediasm — anything done with little forethought or preparation
- autoschediaze — to do or act with little forethought or preparation
- avila camacho — Manuel [mah-nwel] /mɑˈnwɛl/ (Show IPA), 1897–1955, president of Mexico 1940–46.
- azurmalachite — a blue-green ornamental stone consisting of a mixture of azurite and malachite.
- baal merodach — Marduk.
- baby snatcher — a person who steals a baby from its pram
- bachelor flat — a flat lived in, or intended for a bachelor
- bachelor girl — a young unmarried woman, esp one who is self-supporting
- bachelor seal — a young male seal, esp a fur seal, that has not yet mated
- bachelorettes — Plural form of bachelorette.
- backscratcher — an implement with a long handle, used for scratching one's back
- backstitching — Present participle of backstitch.
- bag-snatching — theft that involves snatching women's handbags
- baggage check — a receipt for baggage left in a checkroom
- balch springs — a town in NE Texas.