11-letter words containing c, h, e, l
- leaf blotch — a symptom or phase of certain especially fungal diseases of plants, characterized by necrotic discoloration of the leaves.
- leatherback — a sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, having the shell embedded in a leathery skin, reaching a length of more than 7 feet (2.1 meter) and a weight of more than 1000 pounds (450 kg): the largest living sea turtle; an endangered species.
- leatherjack — Leatherjacket (fish in genus Oligoplites).
- leatherneck — a U.S. marine.
- lech walesa — Lech [lek] /lɛk/ (Show IPA), born 1943, Polish labor leader: a leader of Solidarity 1980; president 1990–96; Nobel Peace Prize 1983.
- lecherously — given to or characterized by lechery; lustful.
- lechuguilla — a semidesert plant, Agave lecheguilla, of Mexico, having a basal rosette of sharply pointed leaves and a very tall flower spike, grown as an ornamental.
- lecithinase — An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of lecithin.
- lectureship — the office of lecturer.
- lecythiform — (biology, mycology) shaped like a bowling pin, a flask, or a bottle.
- leprechauns — a dwarf or sprite.
- leschetizky — Theodor [tey-uh-dawr,, -dohr,, thee-] /ˈteɪ əˌdɔr,, -ˌdoʊr,, ˈθi-/ (Show IPA), 1830–1915, Polish pianist and composer.
- lethargical — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- leuconychia — White discoloration appearing on nails. Also known as white nails.
- leucorrhoea — a white or yellowish discharge of mucous material from the vagina, often an indication of infection
- leukonychia — Alt form leuconychia.
- lexigraphic — Of or pertaining to lexigraphy.
- lichenology — the branch of biology that studies lichens.
- lickerishly — In a lickerish manner.
- light cream — sweet cream with less butterfat than heavy cream.
- light curve — a graph showing variations in brightness of celestial objects over time.
- light-faced — (of type) having a weight of type characterized by light thin lines
- lobachevski — Nikoˈlai Iˈvanovich (nikɔˈlaɪ iˈvɑnɔvɪtʃ ) ; nēk^ōlīˈ ēväˈn^ōvich) 1793-1856; Russ. mathematician
- lobachevsky — Nikolai Ivanovich [nyi-kuh-lahy ee-vah-nuh-vyich] /nyɪ kʌˈlaɪ iˈvɑ nə vyɪtʃ/ (Show IPA), 1793–1856, Russian mathematician.
- loch linnhe — Loch, Loch Linnhe.
- lochaber ax — a Scottish battle-ax of the 16th century, having a tall, cleaverlike blade with a hook at its upper end.
- lock washer — a washer placed under a nut on a bolt or screw, so made as to prevent the nut from shaking loose.
- logomachies — Plural form of logomachy.
- logorrhoeic — Alternative form of logorrheic.
- low-pitched — pitched in a low register or key: a low-pitched aria for the basso.
- lubavitcher — a member of a missionary Hasidic movement founded in the 1700s by Rabbi Shneour Zalman of Lyady.
- lucha libre — a form of freestyle wrestling originating in Mexico
- luckenbooth — a booth or shop capable of being locked up
- lüdenscheid — a city in W Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia: manufacturing centre for aluminium and plastics. Pop: 79 829 (2003 est)
- lunch break — pause for midday meal
- lycanthrope — a person affected with lycanthropy.
- lychnoscope — lowside window.
- lymphocytes — Plural form of lymphocyte.
- lythraceous — belonging to the Lythraceae, the loosestrife family of plants.
- machiavelli — Niccolò di Bernardo [neek-kaw-law dee ber-nahr-daw] /ˌnik kɔˈlɔ di bɛrˈnɑr dɔ/ (Show IPA), 1469–1527, Italian statesman, political philosopher, and author.
- machicolate — to provide with machicolations.
- machineable — Alternative form of machinable.
- machinelike — like a machine, as in regular movement or uniform pattern of operation: to conduct business with machinelike efficiency.
- mailcatcher — a device on a mail car that, while the train is moving, picks up mailbags suspended beside the track.
- malebranche — Nicolas de [nee-kaw-lah duh] /ni kɔˈlɑ də/ (Show IPA), 1638–1715, French philosopher.
- manchineels — Plural form of manchineel.
- match plate — a plate on which patterns are set to be molded.
- matchlessly — In a matchless manner.
- mechanicals — (US) mechanical fixtures and fittings.
- megacephaly — macrocephalic.