9-letter words containing a, n, l, o
- chelonian — any reptile of the order Chelonia, including the tortoises and turtles, in which most of the body is enclosed in a protective bony capsule
- chiliagon — a thousand-sided polygon
- china oil — a dark, molasseslike, aromatic, water-insoluble liquid having a warm, bitter taste, obtained from the leguminous tree, Myroxylon pereirae, of Central America: used in medicine, perfumery, and in the manufacture of chocolate.
- chloracne — a disfiguring skin disease that results from contact with or ingestion or inhalation of certain chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons
- chloranil — a yellow, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C 6 Cl 4 O 2 , used chiefly as a fungicide and as an intermediate in the manufacture of dyes.
- chlordane — a white insoluble toxic solid existing in several isomeric forms and usually used, as an insecticide, in the form of a brown impure liquid. Formula: C10H6Cl8
- chronical — relating to or controlled by time
- ciliation — Lb biology Quality of having cilia.
- claiborne — a male given name.
- clamoring — a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people: the clamor of the crowd at the gates.
- clampdown — A clampdown is a sudden restriction on a particular activity by a government or other authority.
- clangours — Plural form of clangour.
- claremont — a town in SW California.
- clarendon — a style of boldface roman type
- clavation — the state of being clavate
- clavicorn — any beetle of the group Clavicornia, including the ladybirds, characterized by club-shaped antennae
- claystone — a compact very fine-grained rock consisting of consolidated clay particles
- claytonia — any low-growing North American succulent portulacaceous plant of the genus Claytonia
- clean out — If you clean out something such as a cupboard, room, or container, you take everything out of it and clean the inside of it thoroughly.
- cleanroom — A room or environment that is controlled in such a way as to minimize airborne particulate matter, typically for the purpose of fabricating sensitive electronic or other devices.
- clinoaxis — in a monoclinic crystal, the lateral axis which forms an oblique angle with the vertical axis
- clinostat — an apparatus for studying tropisms in plants, usually a rotating disc to which the plant is attached so that it receives an equal stimulus on all sides
- clintonia — any temperate liliaceous plant of the genus Clintonia, having white, greenish-yellow, or purplish flowers, broad ribbed leaves, and blue berries
- clogdance — a folk dance characterized by heavy stamping steps, performed while wearing clogs
- clonality — The fact or condition of being genetically identical, as to a parent, sibling, or other biological source.
- cloudbank — Alternative form of cloud bank.
- cloudland — region of dreams, imagination, or impractical speculation; visionary realm
- clozapine — a sedative used to treat schizophrenia
- clubwoman — a woman who is an enthusiastic member of a club or clubs
- coachline — a decorative line on the bodywork of a motor vehicle
- coagulant — a substance that aids or produces coagulation
- coal mine — A coal mine is a place where coal is dug out of the ground.
- coalition — A coalition is a government consisting of people from two or more political parties.
- coalminer — One who mines for coal.
- coalmines — Plural form of coalmine.
- coastland — the land fringing a coast
- coastline — A country's coastline is the outline of its coast.
- coaxingly — to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion, flattery, etc.; cajole: He coaxed her to sing, but she refused.
- cobalamin — vitamin B12
- cochineal — Cochineal is a red substance that is used for colouring food.
- cockleman — a man who collects cockles
- coeternal — existing together eternally
- cognately — In a way that is cognate.
- coitional — of or relating to coitus
- colanders — Plural form of colander.
- colcannon — a dish, originating in Ireland, of potatoes and cabbage or other greens boiled and mashed together
- cold snap — A cold snap is a short period of cold and icy weather.
- coleraine — a town in N Northern Ireland, in Coleraine district, Co Antrim, on the River Bann; light industries; university (1965). Pop: 24 089 (2001)
- collagens — Plural form of collagen.
- collaging — Present participle of collage.