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11-letter words containing c, o, l, n, e, y

  • counterplay — a positive or aggressive action by the defending side, esp in chess
  • counterploy — an opposing or retaliatory ploy
  • countlessly — in a countless manner
  • cutaneously — In a cutaneous way.
  • cyclazocine — an opiate antagonist used to inhibit the effects of morphine or heroin
  • cycloalkane — any saturated hydrocarbon similar to an alkane but having a cyclic molecular structure and the general formula CnH2n
  • cycloalkene — (organic chemistry) Any unsaturated alicyclic hydrocarbon.
  • cyclobutane — (uncountable, organic compound) A simple alicyclic hydrocarbon, C4H8; a light inflammable gas.
  • cyclohexane — a colourless insoluble flammable liquid cycloalkane with a pungent odour, made by hydrogenation of benzene and used as a paint remover and solvent. Formula: C6H12
  • cyclohexene — (organic compound) A cyclic hydrocarbon containing six carbon atoms and one double bond; any of its derivatives.
  • cycloolefin — any of the homologous series of unsaturated, alicyclic hydrocarbons, as cyclooctatetraene and cyclopentadiene, containing one double bond in the ring and having the general formula C 11 H 2n−2 .
  • cyclopentyl — (organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from cyclopentane by the formal removal of a hydrogen atom.
  • cycloserine — an antibiotic effective in the treatment of tuberculosis
  • declinatory — a plea that has the aim of demonstrating that the accused is exempt from legal authority and punishment
  • demonically — In a demonic way.
  • dicotyledon — any flowering plant of the class Dicotyledonae, normally having two embryonic seed leaves and leaves with netlike veins. The group includes many herbaceous plants and most families of trees and shrubs
  • donkey-lick — to defeat decisively
  • doxycycline — a synthetic analog of a broad-spectrum antibiotic tetracycline drug, C 22 H 24 N 2 O 8 , used against a wide range of susceptible Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms.
  • eccrinology — the branch of physiology and anatomy dealing with secretions and the secretory glands.
  • ecofriendly — Alternative spelling of eco-friendly.
  • endochylous — having water-storing cells
  • flamboyance — strikingly bold or brilliant; showy: flamboyant colors.
  • flucytosine — a synthetic whitish crystalline powder, C 4 H 4 FN 3 O, with antifungal activity, used in the treatment of systemic and eye fungal infections caused by susceptible strains of Candida or Cryptococcus.
  • gangliocyte — (biology) A ganglion cell.
  • genotypical — the genetic makeup of an organism or group of organisms with reference to a single trait, set of traits, or an entire complex of traits.
  • geosyncline — a portion of the earth's crust subjected to downward warping during a large span of geologic time; a geosynclinal fold.
  • glycogenous — of or relating to the formation of sugar in the liver.
  • granulocyte — a circulating white blood cell having prominent granules in the cytoplasm and a nucleus of two or more lobes.
  • gynaecology — Alternative form of gynecology.
  • gynecologic — the branch of medical science that deals with the health maintenance and diseases of women, especially of the reproductive organs. Abbreviation: GYN, gyn.
  • hectoringly — So as to hector or bully.
  • hedonically — of, characterizing, or pertaining to pleasure: a hedonic thrill.
  • honeylocust — any of a genus (Gleditsia) of trees of the caesalpinia family, esp. a North American species (G. triacanthos) usually having strong, thorny branches, featherlike foliage, and large, twisted pods containing beanlike seeds and a sweet pulp
  • honeysuckle — any upright or climbing shrub of the genus Diervilla, especially D. lonicera, cultivated for its fragrant white, yellow, or red tubular flowers.
  • hypocentral — (geology) Of or pertaining to the hypocentre of an earthquake.
  • incorrectly — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
  • insectology — entomology.
  • 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.
  • larcenously — In a larcenous manner.
  • leuconychia — White discoloration appearing on nails. Also known as white nails.
  • leukonychia — Alt form leuconychia.
  • lichenology — the branch of biology that studies lichens.
  • lucy stoner — a person who advocates the retention of the maiden name by married women. Compare Stone (def 5).
  • lycanthrope — a person affected with lycanthropy.
  • lychnoscope — lowside window.
  • lyon-office — Heralds' Office.
  • melanocytes — Plural form of melanocyte.
  • melanocytic — Of or pertaining to melanocytes.
  • mesocyclone — a small cyclone that arises near a thunderstorm and is sometimes associated with the occurrence of tornadoes.
  • metonymical — having the nature of metonymy.
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