11-letter words containing c, o, s, m, l
- overmuscled — having muscles developed to excess
- pleochroism — the property of certain crystals of exhibiting different colors when viewed from different directions under transmitted light. Compare dichroism (def 1), trichroism.
- plyometrics — a system of exercise in which the muscles are repeatedly stretched and suddenly contracted
- polychasium — a form of cymose inflorescence in which each axis produces more than two lateral axes.
- polychroism — the ability of a crystal to absorb different wavelengths of light and thus to display multiple colours
- polycrotism — a polycrotic condition
- rock salmon — (formerly) any of several coarse fishes when used as food, esp the dogfish or wolffish: now called rockfish or catfish
- rollicksome — rollicking; frolicsome.
- sacculiform — (of plant parts, etc) shaped like a small sac
- sacrolumbar — of, relating to, or involving the lumbar and sacral regions or parts of the body.
- salon music — music of a simple, agreeable, frequently sentimental character, played usually by a small orchestra.
- saltimbanco — a charlatan or fake
- saltimbocca — veal and ham wrapped together and sautéed in butter, often seasoned with sage.
- sarcolemmal — of or relating to the sarcolemma
- scalariform — ladderlike.
- scale model — a drawing which has been reduced or enlarged from its original size, to a specified scale
- scalpriform — chisel-shaped, as the incisors of certain rodents.
- school meal — lunch served at educational institution
- school milk — (formerly, in Britain) a third of a pint of milk, originally provided free by the local education authority to all young pupils, then later given only to children who passed a needs or means test
- school time — the period of the day or year when children are at school
- schoolma'am — schoolmarm.
- schoolmarms — a female schoolteacher, especially of the old-time country school type, popularly held to be strict and priggish.
- schorlomite — a mineral that is black in colour and belongs to the garnet group
- sclerectomy — excision of part of the sclera.
- scleroderma — a disease in which connective tissue anywhere in the body becomes hardened and rigid.
- sclerometer — any instrument for determining with precision the degree of hardness of a substance, especially a mineral, as by measuring the pressure necessary to pierce or scratch it.
- scopolamine — a colorless, syrupy, water-soluble alkaloid, C 1 7 H 2 1 NO 4 , obtained from certain plants of the nightshade family, used chiefly as a sedative and mydriatic and to alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness.
- semi-closed — having or forming a boundary or barrier: He was blocked by a closed door. The house had a closed porch.
- sociologism — an explanation, expression, concept, etc., characteristic of sociology, especially when lacking reference to other disciplines concerned with human development.
- sock cymbal — high-hat
- sodomitical — anal or oral copulation with a member of the opposite sex.
- somatically — of the body; bodily; physical.
- spasmolytic — of or noting spasmolysis.
- splenectomy — excision or removal of the spleen.
- statcoulomb — the electrostatic unit of a quantity of electricity, equivalent to 3.3356 × 10 −10 coulomb and equal to the quantity of charge transferred in one second across a conductor in which there is a constant current of one statampere.
- stomachless — lacking or not having a stomach
- storm cloud — raincloud before storm
- subacromial — the outward end of the spine of the scapula or shoulder blade.
- subcolumnar — almost or imperfectly columnar.
- submolecule — a part of a molecule
- symbolistic — a person who uses symbols or symbolism.
- synonymical — a word having the same or nearly the same meaning as another in the language, as happy, joyful, elated. A dictionary of synonyms and antonyms (or opposites), such as Thesaurus.com, is called a thesaurus.
- telescopium — an inconspicuous constellation in the S hemisphere, close to Sagittarius and Ara
- tom collins — a tall drink containing gin, lemon or lime juice, and carbonated water, sweetened and served with ice.
- tonal music — music that uses the diatonic system
- unmalicious — full of, characterized by, or showing malice; intentionally harmful; spiteful: malicious gossip.
- unsocialism — the condition of being unsocial
- vasculiform — shaped like a small vase or flowerpot
- vermiculous — containing or resembling worms
- welcomeness — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.