12-letter words containing c, h, l, a, m
- mathematical — of, relating to, or of the nature of mathematics: mathematical truth.
- matriarchial — Characteristic of or pertaining to a matriarchy. Alternative form of matriarchal.
- mechanically — having to do with machinery: a mechanical failure.
- mechanizable — Capable of being mechanized.
- mechlin lace — a fine bobbin lace with raised cord, originally made in Mechlin.
- megacephalic — macrocephalic.
- megalecithal — having a large amount of yolk, as certain eggs or ova.
- melancholiac — affected with melancholia.
- melancholics — Plural form of melancholic.
- melancholies — a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression.
- melanochroic — Melanochroid
- merchantable — marketable: merchantable war-surplus goods.
- mesocephalic — having a head with a cephalic index between that of dolichocephaly and brachycephaly.
- mesolecithal — centrolecithal.
- metaphorical — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- metaphysical — pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics.
- metathetical — (linguistics) exhibiting metathesis.
- methacrylate — an ester or salt derived from methacrylic acid.
- methodically — performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.
- michael viii — surnamed Palaeologus (ˈpælɪəˌləʊɡəs). 1224–82, Byzantine emperor (1259–82); founder of the Palaeologan dynasty. His reign saw the recovery of Constantinople from the Latins (1261) and the reunion (1274) of the Greek and Roman churches
- michel baron — Michel [mee-shel] /miˈʃɛl/ (Show IPA), (Michel Boyron) 1653–1729, French actor.
- michelangelo — (Michelangelo Buonarroti) 1475–1564, Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet.
- microcephaly — having a head with a small braincase.
- microphallus — The condition of having an abnormally small penis; micropenis.
- middle watch — the watch from midnight until 4 a.m.
- mischallenge — an improper challenge
- mischanceful — unlucky
- mole-catcher — someone or something who catches, traps, or kills moles
- monocephalic — bearing one flower head, as the dandelion.
- monothalamic — having a sole cavity or compartment
- motor launch — a small naval vessel that chases submarines, etc
- multichannel — Employing or possessing many television or communications channels.
- muscle beach — a beach where young men display their muscles, engage in calisthenics, etc.
- myrtle beach — a town in E South Carolina.
- mythological — of or relating to mythology.
- needle match — a bitterly fought contest between two competitors or teams who bear each other a grudge
- nomothetical — Nomothetic.
- normal pitch — relative point, position, or degree: a high pitch of excitement.
- nychthemeral — relating to a nychthemeron or to the changes or differences, specifically those relating to day and night, that occur within this span
- omphalomancy — Divination by means of a child's navel, to learn how many children the mother may have.
- omphaloscopy — Introversion.
- panchen lama — Tashi Lama.
- parochialism — a parochial character, spirit, or tendency; excessive narrowness of interests or view; provincialism.
- paschal lamb — Jewish History. a lamb slaughtered and eaten on the eve of the first day of Passover. Ex. 12:3–11.
- phantasmical — pertaining to or of the nature of a phantasm; unreal; illusory; spectral: phantasmal creatures of nightmare.
- pharmacolite — hydrous calcium arsenate, 2CaO⋅As 2 O 5 ⋅5H 2 O, formed by natural alteration of mineral deposits containing arsenopyrite and arsenical ores of cobalt and silver.
- pharmacology — the science dealing with the preparation, uses, and especially the effects of drugs.
- philharmonic — fond of or devoted to music; music-loving: used especially in the name of certain musical societies that sponsor symphony orchestras (Philharmonic Societies) and hence applied to their concerts (philharmonic concerts)
- phlegmagogic — a medication that is intended to dislodge and evacuate mucus from the respiratory system
- phonemically — of or relating to phonemes: a phonemic system.