11-letter words containing a, p, o, r, i
- metaphorist — a creator or user of metaphors
- metaphorize — To describe something using metaphors.
- metaprotein — a hydrolytic derivative of protein, insoluble in water but soluble in dilute acids or alkalis.
- metatrophic — requiring dead organic matter for food.
- micro-party — a small political party, esp one focusing on a single issue
- microampere — a unit of electric current, equal to one millionth of an ampere. Symbol: μA.
- microcephal — a person with microcephaly
- micrographs — Plural form of micrograph.
- micrography — the description or delineation of microscopic objects.
- microphages — Plural form of microphage.
- mimeographs — Plural form of mimeograph.
- mimographer — a writer of mimes
- minor party — a political party with so little electoral strength that its chance of gaining control of the government is slight.
- mirror carp — a variety of the common carp, Cyprinus carpio, with reduced scales, giving a smooth shiny body surface
- misanthrope — a comedy (1666) by Molière.
- misanthropy — hatred, dislike, or distrust of humankind.
- monographic — a treatise on a particular subject, as a biographical study or study of the works of one artist.
- moon pillar — a halo phenomenon in which a vertical streak of light appears above and below the moon, believed to be caused by the reflection of moonlight by ice crystals with vertical axes.
- mopani worm — an edible caterpillar that feeds on mopani leaves
- moving part — a part in a machine that has power to move
- multiparous — of or relating to a multipara.
- myographist — a person who has expert knowledge of muscles
- narcoleptic — a condition characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep.
- naupliiform — shaped like a nauplius larva
- neanthropic — of or relating to modern forms of humans as compared with extinct species of the genus Homo.
- necrophagia — the eating of dead bodies; esp., the practice of feeding on carrion
- necrophilia — an erotic attraction to corpses.
- necrophobia — an abnormal fear of death; thanatophobia.
- negrophobia — strong fear or dislike of black people.
- neotropical — belonging or pertaining to a geographical division comprising that part of the New World extending from the tropic of Cancer southward.
- neuropathic — any diseased condition of the nervous system.
- neutropenia — a decrease in the number of neutrophils in the blood: mild, moderate, or severe neutropenia.
- nominal par — an equality in value or standing; a level of equality: The gains and the losses are on a par.
- nonoperatic — not operatic
- nonpartisan — not partisan; objective.
- nonpartizan — Alternative spelling of nonpartisan.
- nontropical — not located in or originating from the tropics, not having the characteristics of the tropics
- normocapnia — (medicine) The presence of the normal amount of carbon dioxide in arterial blood.
- norway pine — red pine.
- nulliparous — a woman who has never borne a child.
- oarsmanship — The skill of rowing a boat.
- office park — a complex of office buildings located on land planted with lawns, trees, bushes, etc.
- old persian — an ancient West Iranian language attested by cuneiform inscriptions. Abbreviation: OPers.
- opera seria — Italian dramatic opera of the 18th century based typically on a classical subject and characterized by extensive use of the aria da capo and recitative.
- operability — that can be treated by a surgical operation. Compare inoperable (def 2).
- operational — able to function or be used; functional: How soon will the new factory be operational?
- operatively — a person engaged, employed, or skilled in some branch of work, especially productive or industrial work; worker.
- operativity — a person engaged, employed, or skilled in some branch of work, especially productive or industrial work; worker.
- operatories — a room or other area with special equipment and facilities, as for dental surgery, scientific experiments, or the like.
- ophidiarium — an enclosure for snakes, adapted to their normal living conditions