12-letter words containing a, c, o, e, l
- japan clover — a drought-resistant bush clover, Lespedeza striata, of the legume family, introduced to the southern Atlantic states from Asia, having numerous tiny trifoliate leaves valued for pasturage and hay.
- jocularities — the state or quality of being jocular.
- kaleidoscope — an optical instrument in which bits of glass, held loosely at the end of a rotating tube, are shown in continually changing symmetrical forms by reflection in two or more mirrors set at angles to each other.
- ketoconazole — a synthetic substance, C 26 H 28 Cl 2 N 4 O 4 , used to treat a variety of fungal infections.
- kilocalories — Plural form of kilocalorie.
- kleptocratic — a government or state in which those in power exploit national resources and steal; rule by a thief or thieves.
- kleptomaniac — a person who has kleptomania.
- kona cyclone — a slow-moving cyclone occuring during the winter over the subtropical Pacific Ocean.
- labour force — The labour force consists of all the people who are able to work in a country or area, or all the people who work for a particular company.
- lactoprotein — any protein existing in milk.
- ladder logic — (programming) Source code formatted in two columns with conditions on the left that lead to outputs on the right: if (c1) s1 else if (c2) s2 else if (c3) s3 ... (2007-03-15)
- lake jackson — a town in S Texas.
- lanceolately — in a lanceolate way or form
- lancet clock — a mantel clock having a case formed like an acutely pointed arch.
- lane closure — the closing of a lane on a motorway
- laparoscopes — Plural form of laparoscope.
- laryngectomy — excision of part or all of the larynx.
- laryngoscope — a rigid or flexible endoscope passed through the mouth and equipped with a source of light and magnification, for examining and performing local diagnostic and surgical procedures on the larynx.
- laticiferous — bearing or containing latex.
- lay a course — to sail on a planned course without tacking
- leader block — Nautical. lead block.
- leaf tobacco — tobacco in leaf form
- lectionaries — Plural form of lectionary.
- leptocephali — Plural form of leptocephalus.
- leptosomatic — a person of asthenic build.
- lever-action — (of a rifle) having a lever action.
- lexicography — the writing, editing, or compiling of dictionaries.
- lime cordial — a drink made from sweetened lime juice and plain or carbonated water
- linear logic — (theory) A logic invented by Girard in 1987 that can be used in proofs related to resource usage.
- liquefaction — the act or process of liquefying or making liquid.
- little abaco — two islands (Great Abaco and Little Abaco) in the N Bahamas. 776 sq. mi. (2010 sq. km).
- loan officer — a bank employee who helps would-be borrowers get a loan
- lobeliaceous — belonging to the plant family Lobeliaceae.
- locker plant — an establishment for storing food under refrigeration, containing lockers for renting to individual users.
- loco disease — locoism.
- locoregional — Restricted to a localized region of the body.
- loganiaceous — belonging to the plant family Loganiaceae.
- logodaedalic — of or relating to plays on words and word tricks
- longicaudate — having a long posterior or tail
- look askance — glance sidelong or with suspicion
- loop reactor — A loop reactor is a reactor in which the material is pumped round one or more vessels or stages in a continuous process.
- loose cannon — a person whose reckless behavior endangers the efforts or welfare of others.
- loose change — money in the form of coins suitable for small expenditures
- loriciferans — Plural form of loriciferan.
- lounge chair — a chair designed for lounging, as an easy chair, chaise longue, or recliner.
- lovecraftian — referring to or reminiscent of the work of the American fantasy and horror fiction author H.P. Lovecraft (1870–1937)
- lower canada — former name of Quebec province 1791–1841.
- lycanthropes — Plural form of lycanthrope.
- machicolated — Having machicolations.
- machine bolt — a threaded fastener, used with a nut for connecting metal parts, having a thread diameter of about 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) or more and a square or hexagonal head for tightening by a wrench.