14-letter words containing a, r, u
- aleurone layer — the outer protein-rich layer of certain seeds, esp of cereal grains
- aleutian range — a mountain range extending along the eastern coast of the Alaska Peninsula. Highest peak, Mt. Katmai, 6715 feet (2047 meters).
- algonquin park — a provincial park in S Canada, in E Ontario, containing over 1200 lakes. Area: 7100 sq km (2741 sq miles)
- all and sundry — All and sundry means everyone.
- all year round — If something happens all year round, it happens throughout the year.
- all-conquering — having defeated all opponents over a long period of time
- allyl thiourea — thiosinamine
- alpha centauri — a binary star, the brightest star in the constellation Centaurus: magnitude, -0.27: it is the nearest of the stars that are visible to the naked eye, except for the sun
- alphanumerical — alphanumeric; characterized by having letters and numerals
- alpine currant — an ornamental shrub, Ribes alpinum, of Europe, having greenish-yellow flowers and scarlet fruit.
- altitudinarian — relating to high ideals
- altruistically — unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoistic).
- aluminohydride — (inorganic compound) The univalent anion, AlH4-, present in such compounds as lithium aluminium hydride.
- aluminum brass — an alloy of about 75 percent copper, 2 percent aluminum, small amounts of other elements, and the balance zinc.
- amaranthaceous — of, relating to, or belonging to the Amaranthaceae (or Amarantaceae), a family of tropical and temperate herbaceous or shrubby flowering plants that includes the amaranths and cockscomb
- amateur status — the status of an athlete who has never been paid to perform
- amateurishness — The quality of being amateurish.
- ambidextrously — In an ambidextrous manner.
- ambisinistrous — clumsy or unskillful with both hands.
- ambulance crew — the team of people who man an ambulance
- american lotus — water chinquapin (def 1).
- ammonia liquor — a concentrated solution of ammonia, ammonium compounds, and sulfur compounds, obtained as a by-product in the destructive distillation of bituminous coal.
- amount at risk — the difference between the reserve of a life-insurance policy and its face amount.
- amur cork tree — an Asiatic cork tree, Phellodendron amurense, of the rue family, having a deeply ridged, corky bark.
- amusement park — An amusement park is the same as a funfair.
- amusement ride — a device at a fair, theme park, etc that people can ride in
- anacardiaceous — of, relating to, or belonging to the Anacardiaceae, a chiefly tropical family of trees and shrubs many of which have edible drupes. The family includes the cashew, mango, pistachio, and sumach
- anchorage dues — money paid so that a ship can anchor somewhere
- androcephalous — having a human head
- androdioecious — (of a plant species) having hermaphrodite and male flowers on separate plants
- angostura bark — the bitter aromatic bark of certain South American rutaceous trees of the genus Cusparia or Galipea, formerly used medicinally to reduce fever
- anthropophagus — A cannibal, especially in legends or fables.
- anthropophuism — the attribution of human qualities to gods
- anti-authority — demonstrating a rejection of authority
- anti-bourgeois — opposed to anyone or anything considered bourgeois
- anti-neuralgic — sharp and paroxysmal pain along the course of a nerve.
- anticommutator — (mathematics) A function of two elements A and B, defined as AB + BA.
- anticorruption — the opposition to or prevention of corruption
- antifilibuster — a person or method in opposition to filibustering
- antimoniferous — Containing or producing antimony.
- antiquarianism — pertaining to antiquaries or to the study of antiquities.
- antiregulatory — opposed to regulation
- antirepublican — opposed to the principles or practice of republicanism
- antiscriptural — opposed to or contradicting scripture
- antisubversion — opposed to or acting against subversion
- antitubercular — acting against tuberculosis
- antiulcerative — An antiulcerative is an agent that prevents the formation or promotes the healing of ulcers.
- antiuniversity — a group or institution which disregards the established traditions or practices of university education
- aperture ratio — relative aperture.
- aphthous fever — foot-and-mouth disease.