14-letter words containing a, m, o, r, i, s
- macrosociology — the sociological study of large-scale social systems and long-term patterns and processes.
- macrosporangia — Plural form of macrosporangium.
- magic mushroom — a mushroom, Psilocybe mexicana, of Mexico and the southwestern U.S., containing the hallucinogen psilocybin.
- magnetic storm — a temporary disturbance of the earth's magnetic field, induced by radiation and streams of charged particles from the sun.
- magnetospheric — Of, pertaining to, or happening within the magnetosphere.
- major seminary — a Roman Catholic theological college devoted to training for the priesthood and usually offering a six-year program emphasizing philosophy and theology.
- malnourishment — Malnutrition, undernourishment.
- manic disorder — a type of affective disorder characterized by euphoric mood, excessive activity and talkativeness, impaired judgment, and sometimes psychotic symptoms, as grandiose delusions.
- margaritaceous — resembling mother-of-pearl; pearly.
- mariano arista — Mariano [mah-ryah-naw] /mɑˈryɑ nɔ/ (Show IPA), 1802–55, Mexican general: president of Mexico 1851–53.
- mariotte's law — Boyle's law.
- marriage bonds — the strong feeling of being united that is associated with marriage
- marsh marigold — a yellow-flowered plant, Caltha palustris, of the buttercup family, growing in marshes and meadows; cowslip.
- marsupial bone — epipubis.
- marsupial mole — a burrowing Australian marsupial of the genus Notoryctes, resembling a common mole in form and behavior.
- mastigophorous — carrying a cane or whip
- mastocarcinoma — carcinoma of the breast.
- maxis software — The developers of SimCity and SimCity 2000. Address: 2 Theatre Square, Suite 230, Orinda, CA 94563-3346, USA. Telephone: +1 (800) 33-MAXIS.
- meadow parsnip — any North American plant belonging to the genus Thaspium, of the parsley family, having yellow or purple flowers.
- measuring worm — the larva of any geometrid moth, which progresses by bringing the rear end of the body forward and then advancing the front end.
- megasporangium — a sporangium containing megaspores.
- memorabilities — Plural form of memorability.
- menage a trois — a domestic arrangement in which three people having sexual relations occupy the same household.
- metachromatism — change of color, especially that due to variation in the temperature of a body.
- metamorphosing — to change the form or nature of; transform.
- metamorphosise — (UK, nonstandard) To metamorphose.
- metamorphosize — (US, nonstandard) To undergo the process of metamorphosis; to metamorphose.
- metaphosphoric — applied to an acid (HPO3) containing a molecule less of water than orthophosphoric acid
- metrosexuality — The quality of being metrosexual.
- micro-organism — any organism too small to be viewed by the unaided eye, as bacteria, protozoa, and some fungi and algae.
- microaneurysms — Plural form of microaneurysm.
- microcassettes — Plural form of microcassette.
- microcephalous — Microcephalic.
- microfilaments — Plural form of microfilament.
- microinsurance — (insurance) A type of microfinancial service aimed at low-income people and communities, and typified by low premiums and coverage limits.
- micromagnetism — (physics) The study of magnetism at the sub-micrometre scale.
- microorganisms — any organism too small to be viewed by the unaided eye, as bacteria, protozoa, and some fungi and algae.
- microparasites — Plural form of microparasite.
- microparasitic — Of or pertaining to microparasites.
- micropulsation — a very minor fluctuation in the strength of the earth's magnetic field
- microsatellite — A miniature satellite.
- microsoft mail — (messaging, tool) (MS Mail) A Microsoft Windows electronic mail program.
- microspherical — relating to or designating a microsphere
- microsporangia — Plural form of microsporangium.
- microsporidian — Any of many parasites, of the class Microsporidia, that are very small fungi.
- microstomatous — having an unusually small mouth
- militarisation — The process by which something such as an area of land or a function of government becomes dependent on or subordinate to the military, or military in its attributes or practices.
- mineralisation — Alternative spelling of mineralization.
- minor seminary — a Roman Catholic preparatory school where persons planning to enter the priesthood follow a course of secondary education.
- miraculousness — performed by or involving a supernatural power or agency: a miraculous cure.