11-letter words containing c, l, i
- chronologic — arranged in the order of time: a chronological list of events.
- chrysalidal — relating to a chrysalis or stage in the development of an insect
- chrysalides — the hard-shelled pupa of a moth or butterfly; an obtect pupa.
- chrysalises — Plural form of chrysalis.
- chrysomelid — a vibrantly-coloured beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae that eats the leaves of plants
- chucklingly — In a chuckling manner.
- chula vista — city in SW Calif.: suburb of San Diego: pop. 174,000
- churn drill — a portable drill rig using a bit fashioned on a massive steel cylinder that is alternately lifted and dropped to drill a hole in earth and rock.
- chyliferous — containing chyle
- chylomicron — a minute droplet of fat, found in blood and chyle, that is the form in which dietary fat is carried in these fluids
- cicatricial — Physiology. new tissue that forms over a wound and later contracts into a scar.
- ciclosporin — a drug extracted from a fungus and used after organ transplantation to suppress the body's immune mechanisms, and so prevent rejection of an organ
- cider-apple — a variety of apple suitable for use in cider-making
- cinderblock — Made of cinder blocks.
- cinematical — Of or pertaining to the cinema; cinematic.
- cinquefoils — Plural form of cinquefoil.
- circinately — In a circinate fashion.
- circle jerk — mutual masturbation among three or more persons.
- circle time — a time in which pre-school or primary school children sit in a circle and take turns to speak, usually with possession of a circulated object being the sign of whose turn it is
- circleville — a city in S central Ohio.
- circularise — (British) alternative spelling of circularize.
- circularity — having the form of a circle; round: a circular tower.
- circularize — to distribute circulars to
- circulating — Moving about freely.
- circulation — The circulation of a newspaper or magazine is the number of copies that are sold each time it is produced.
- circulative — Promoting circulation; circulating.
- circulators — Plural form of circulator.
- circulatory — Circulatory means relating to the circulation of blood in the body.
- circumbasal — surrounding the base.
- circumflect — to emphasize with a circumflex accent
- circumlunar — around or revolving around the moon
- circumpolar — (of a star or constellation) visible above the horizon at all times at a specified locality on the earth's surface
- circumsolar — surrounding or rotating around the sun
- circumvolve — to (cause to) turn around
- cirrocumuli — Plural form of cirrocumulus.
- cisatlantic — on this (the speaker's) side of the Atlantic
- citronellal — a colourless slightly water-soluble liquid with a lemon-like odour, a terpene aldehyde found esp in citronella and certain eucalyptus oils: used as a flavouring and in soaps and perfumes. Formula: (CH3)2C:CH(CH2)2CH(CH3)CH2CHO
- citronellol — an alcohol present in oils from various aromatic plant species
- ciudad real — a market town in S central Spain. Pop: 65 703 (2003 est)
- civil court — a court of law in which civil cases are tried and determined. See also civil law (def 1).
- civil death — (formerly) the loss of all civil rights because of a serious conviction
- civil union — a legally recognized marriage-like union of same-sex partners
- civilianize — to change the status of (an armed force, a base, etc) from military to nonmilitary
- cladoptosis — the annual shedding of twigs or branches instead of leaves, as in certain cypresses.
- clairvoyant — Someone who is believed to be clairvoyant is believed to know about future events or to be able to communicate with dead people.
- clamatorial — of or relating to the American flycatchers (family Tyrannidae)
- clamdiggers — Close-fitting women’s casual pants hemmed at mid-calf.
- clandestine — Something that is clandestine is hidden or kept secret, often because it is illegal.
- clarificant — any substance for clarifying a liquid.
- clarinetist — A clarinetist is someone who plays the clarinet.