11-letter words containing a, n, e, l, d
- cordialness — The state or quality of being cordial.
- cordilleran — a mountain system in W South America: the Andes and its component ranges.
- crankhandle — a handle for starting a motor
- credentials — Someone's credentials are their previous achievements, training, and general background, which indicate that they are qualified to do something.
- crenellated — In a castle, a crenellated wall has gaps in the top or openings through which to fire at attackers.
- cumbernauld — a town in central Scotland, in North Lanarkshire, northeast of Glasgow: developed as a new town since 1956. Pop: 49 664 (2001)
- daemonology — the study of demons or of beliefs about demons.
- daily dozen — gymnastic setting-up exercises (originally twelve) done daily
- dance floor — In a restaurant or night club, the dance floor is the area where people can dance.
- danger list — on
- dangerously — full of danger or risk; causing danger; perilous; risky; hazardous; unsafe.
- dangleberry — a blue huckleberry (Gaylussacia frondosa), native to E North America
- danish blue — a strong-tasting white cheese with blue veins
- dardanelles — the strait between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara, separating European from Asian Turkey
- dark nebula — a type of nebula that is observed by its blocking of radiation from other sources
- darlingness — the quality or characteristic of being darling, sweet, or charming
- datum plane — the horizontal plane from which heights and depths are calculated
- dauntlessly — In a dauntless manner.
- day-neutral — (of plants) having an ability to mature and bloom that is not affected by day length
- de la renta — Oscar, 1932–2014, U.S. fashion designer, born in the Dominican Republic.
- dead nettle — any of various plants belonging to the genus Lamium, of the mint family, native to the Old World, having opposite leaves and clusters of small reddish or white flowers.
- dead-nettle — any Eurasian plant of the genus Lamium, such as L. alba (white dead-nettle), having leaves resembling nettles but lacking stinging hairs: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
- deadeningly — in a deadening manner
- deadenylase — (enzyme) Any enzyme that catalyzes a deadenylation reaction.
- deadenylate — (biochemistry, genetics) To remove an adenylate group from a protein; especially to activate an enzyme by this means.
- deadlocking — Present participle of deadlock.
- deadly sins — the sins of pride, covetousness, lust, envy, gluttony, anger, and sloth
- deafeningly — to make deaf: The accident deafened him for life.
- dealing box — a box that holds a deck or decks of cards, allowing them to be dealt only one at a time, often used in casino games such as blackjack or chemin de fer.
- dean's list — a list of students achieving the highest grades, periodically issued at certain colleges
- death angel — Azrael.
- death knell — something that heralds death or destruction
- deathliness — The state or quality of being deathly.
- decade-long — lasting for a decade: After a decadelong study, the drug has finally been approved by the FDA.
- decennially — Every ten years.
- declamation — a rhetorical or emotional speech, made esp in order to protest or condemn; tirade
- declaration — A declaration is an official announcement or statement.
- declarement — (obsolete) declaration.
- declination — the angular distance, esp in degrees, of a star, planet, etc, from the celestial equator measured north (positive) or south (negative) along the great circle passing through the celestial poles and the body
- declinatory — a plea that has the aim of demonstrating that the accused is exempt from legal authority and punishment
- declinature — the act of refusing politely
- decollating — Present participle of decollate.
- decollation — to behead; decapitate.
- decolorants — Plural form of decolorant.
- decremental — relating to a small amount that is taken away
- defalcating — Present participle of defalcate.
- defalcation — the amount embezzled
- deferential — Someone who is deferential is polite and respectful towards someone else.
- defiliation — the denial of or lack of a male child
- defloration — the act of deflowering