14-letter words containing a, r, o, l, i, n
- partition line — a plain or figured edge between two adjacent areas of an escutcheon, between an ordinary and the field of an escutcheon, or between two adjacent ordinaries.
- passion killer — something that is sexually unattractive or inhibiting
- patrialisation — the process of patrialising
- patrialization — the process of patrializing
- pelican-flower — a woody vine, Aristolochia grandiflora, of the West Indies, having heart-shaped leaves and purple-spotted, purple-veined flowers from 18 to 24 inches (46 to 61 cm) wide with a long, taillike structure at the tip of the corolla.
- peritonealized — to cover with peritoneum.
- perlocutionary — (of a speech act) producing an effect upon the listener, as in persuading, frightening, amusing, or causing the listener to act.
- persian violet — any of several plants belonging to the genus Exacum, native to the Old World, as E. affine, having glossy, ovate leaves, and fragrant, bluish flowers: cultivated as a houseplant.
- personal chair — a professorship awarded in recognition of academic achievement
- pertinaciously — holding tenaciously to a purpose, course of action, or opinion; resolute.
- perturbational — relating to perturbation
- petrol station — A petrol station is a garage by the side of the road where petrol is sold and put into vehicles.
- phallocentrism — a doctrine or belief centered on the phallus, especially a belief in the superiority of the male sex.
- phenylcarbinol — benzyl alcohol.
- phenylthiourea — a crystalline, slightly water-soluble solid, C 6 H 5 NHCSNH 2 , that is either tasteless or bitter, depending upon the heredity of the taster, and is used in medical genetics and as a diagnostic.
- philanthropist — a person who practices philanthropy.
- philanthropize — to treat (persons) in a philanthropic manner.
- philanthropoid — an individual who does work for a charitable body
- pinhole camera — a simple camera in which an aperture provided by a pinhole in an opaque diaphragm is used in place of a lens.
- planning board — development group
- plotting board — Navigation. a transparent table on a ship, used as a plotting sheet.
- point calimere — a cape on the SE coast of India, on the Palk Strait
- polar distance — codeclination.
- polar equation — an equation in which the variables are polar coordinates.
- polar zenithal — a type of map projection in which part of the earth's surface is projected onto a plane tangential to it at one of the poles
- polymerization — the act or process of forming a polymer or polymeric compound.
- popular singer — a professional singer who specializes in popular songs.
- popularization — to make popular: to popularize a dance.
- porcelain ware — articles made of porcelain, such as plates and cups
- post-conciliar — occurring or continuing after the Vatican ecumenical council of 1962–65.
- postindustrial — of, relating to, or characteristic of an era following industrialization: The economy of the postindustrial society is based on the provision of services rather than on the manufacture of goods.
- postliberation — of, relating to, or occurring in the period after the liberation of a city, state, nation, etc
- postnasal drip — a trickling of mucus onto the pharyngeal surface from the posterior portion of the nasal cavity, usually caused by a cold or allergy.
- prairie falcon — a North American falcon, Falco mexicanus, grayish-brown above and white barred with brown below.
- prawn cocktail — A prawn cocktail is a dish that consists of prawns, salad, and a sauce. It is usually eaten at the beginning of a meal.
- pre-compliance — the act of conforming, acquiescing, or yielding.
- pre-peritoneal — the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and investing its viscera.
- preapplication — the act of putting to a special use or purpose: the application of common sense to a problem.
- precalculation — the act or process of calculating; computation.
- predevaluation — of or pertaining to the period prior to devaluation of a given thing
- preformulation — to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically: He finds it extremely difficult to formulate his new theory.
- preoperational — able to function or be used; functional: How soon will the new factory be operational?
- prepublication — the period immediately preceding the publication of a book.
- presentational — of or relating to presentation.
- princess royal — the eldest daughter of a king or queen.
- professionally — following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain: a professional builder.
- progestational — prepared for pregnancy, as the lining of the uterus prior to menstruation or in the early stages of gestation itself; progravid.
- prognostically — of or relating to prognosis.
- proletarianism — the practices, attitudes, or social status of a proletarian.
- proletarianize — to convert or transform into a member or members of the proletariat: to proletarianize the middle class.