11-letter words containing a, t, i, l, n
- labyrinthic — of, relating to, or resembling a labyrinth.
- lacerations — Plural form of laceration.
- lacertilian — belonging or pertaining to the reptilian suborder Lacertilia, comprising the lizards.
- lacrimation — the secretion of tears, especially in abnormal abundance.
- lactalbumin — the simple protein of milk, obtained from whey, used in the preparation of certain foods and in adhesives and varnishes.
- lactational — Of or pertaining to lactation.
- lactoferrin — a glycoprotein present in milk, especially human milk, and supplying iron to suckling infants.
- lactoflavin — riboflavin.
- laicization — The act of laicizing.
- lamellation — an arrangement or structure in which there are thin layers, plates, or scales.
- lamentation — the act of lamenting or expressing grief.
- lamentingly — to feel or express sorrow or regret for: to lament his absence.
- laminations — Plural form of lamination.
- laminectomy — the surgical removal of part of the posterior arch of a vertebra to provide access to the spinal canal, as for the excision of a ruptured disk.
- lamotrigine — An anticonvulsant drug used in the treatment of epilepsy.
- lancastrian — of or relating to the royal family of Lancaster.
- lancet fish — any large, marine fish of the genus Alepisaurus, having daggerlike teeth.
- lancinating — to stab or pierce.
- lancination — A tearing or laceration.
- landing net — a small, bag-shaped net with a handle at the mouth, for scooping a hooked fish out of the water and bringing it to shore or into a boat.
- landscapist — an artist who paints landscapes.
- landsteiner — Karl [kahrl;; German kahrl] /kɑrl;; German kɑrl/ (Show IPA), 1868–1943, Austrian pathologist in the U.S.: Nobel Prize 1930.
- langbeinite — a mineral, K 2 Mg 2 (SO 4) 3 , occurring in marine salt deposits, used as a fertilizer because of its potassium content.
- langoustine — a large prawn, Nephrops norvegicus, used for food.
- lanternfish — any of several small, deep-sea fishes of the family Myctophidae, having rows of luminous organs along each side, certain species of which migrate to the surface at night.
- lanthanides — Plural form of lanthanide.
- lanthanoids — Plural form of lanthanoid.
- lapidescent — in the process of changing into stone
- large print — text printed in larger text than normal, so as to make it easier to read, esp for the visually impaired
- large-print — set in a type size larger than normal for the benefit of persons with impaired vision: large-print newspapers.
- last minute — the time just preceding a deadline or when some decisive action must be taken.
- last-minute — the time just preceding a deadline or when some decisive action must be taken.
- lastingness — The property of lasting; duration, permanence.
- latchstring — a string passed through a hole in a door, for raising the latch from the outside.
- lateen sail — a triangular sail set on a long sloping yard, used especially on the Mediterranean Sea.
- latent time — the time from the onset of a stimulus to that of the response
- latex paint — paint that has a latex binder and can be removed while it is wet by applying water.
- latifundium — a great estate.
- latin cross — an upright or vertical bar crossed near the top by a shorter horizontal bar.
- latin lover — seductive Latin American man
- latitudinal — of or relating to latitude.
- latrocinium — highway robbery
- launch into — begin enthusiastically
- laurustinus — a southern European evergreen shrub, Viburnum tinus, of the honeysuckle family, having large clusters of white or pinkish flowers.
- lawn tennis — tennis, especially when played on a grass court.
- leaf insect — any of several orthopterous insects of the family Phillidae, of southern Asia and the East Indies, having a body that resembles a leaf in color and form.
- lecithinase — An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of lecithin.
- legationary — Relating to a legation.
- legislating — Present participle of legislate.
- legislation — the act of making or enacting laws.