10-letter words containing c, r, a, l
- marco polo — Marco [mahr-koh] /ˈmɑr koʊ/ (Show IPA), c1254–1324, Venetian traveler.
- marlaceous — Resembling marl.
- matchgirls — Plural form of matchgirl.
- matricidal — Relating to matricide, the killing of a mother.
- matricliny — matrocliny.
- matricular — relating to a matricula, or having the nature of a matricula
- matrifocal — of, relating to, or designating a family unit or structure headed by the mother and lacking a father permanently or for extended periods.
- matrilocal — of or relating to residence with the wife's family or tribe; uxorilocal: matrilocal customs.
- matrocliny — inheritance in which the traits of the offspring are derived primarily from the maternal parent (opposed to patrocliny).
- maurolycus — a walled plain in the fourth quadrant of the face of the moon: about 70 miles (110 km) in diameter.
- mcpartland — Marian, 1918–2013, British jazz pianist and composer, in U.S. since 1946.
- menarcheal — the first menstrual period; the establishment of menstruation.
- mercantile — of or relating to merchants or trade; commercial.
- mercurials — Plural form of mercurial.
- mesmerical — Alternative form of mesmeric.
- metacarpal — of or relating to the metacarpus.
- metrically — pertaining to meter or poetic measure.
- miarolitic — (of an igneous rock) having irregular cavities into which crystals protrude
- microalgal — Of, or pertaining to, microalga.
- microblade — bladelet.
- microflora — Biology. microscopic plants.
- microglial — Of or pertaining to microglia.
- microlenat — /mi:"-kroh-len"-*t/ The unit of bogosity, written uL; the consensus is that this is the largest unit practical for everyday use. The microLenat, originally invented by David Jefferson, was promulgated as an attack against noted computer scientist Doug Lenat by a tenured graduate student at CMU. Doug had failed the student on an important exam for giving only "AI is bogus" as his answer to the questions. The slur is generally considered unmerited, but it has become a running gag nevertheless. Some of Doug's friends argue that *of course* a microLenat is bogus, since it is only one millionth of a Lenat. Others have suggested that the unit should be redesignated after the grad student, as the microReid.
- microloans — Plural form of microloan.
- micromolar — designating an amount of substance of the order of micromoles
- micropylar — Of or pertaining to micropyles.
- microscale — A very small or microscopic scale.
- microsomal — Of or pertaining to a microsome.
- microtonal — (music) Of, relating to, or written using microtones.
- millocracy — rule or government by mill owners
- miraculous — performed by or involving a supernatural power or agency: a miraculous cure.
- misdeclare — to make known or state clearly, especially in explicit or formal terms: to declare one's position in a controversy.
- modacrylic — designating or of any of various synthetic fibers that resist combustion, made from long-chain polymers composed primarily of acrylonitrile modified by other polymers: used in making fabrics, carpets, etc.
- monarchial — pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a monarch: monarchal pomp.
- monoculars — Plural form of monocular.
- monoracial — Of a single race (ethnicity).
- moralistic — a person who teaches or inculcates morality.
- morbifical — Alternative form of morbific.
- morcellate — (surgery) To break into small pieces, prior to removal.
- mule track — a track used by mules
- multitrack — a structure consisting of a pair of parallel lines of rails with their crossties, on which a railroad train, trolley, or the like runs.
- multocular — having several or many eyes or ommatidia
- muscle car — a flashy sports car with a large, powerful engine; a hot rod.
- muscularly — In a muscular manner.
- myocardial — the muscular substance of the heart.
- narcolepsy — a condition characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep.
- naviculare — a small boat-shaped bone of the wrist or foot
- naviculars — Plural form of navicular.
- necrolater — a person who worships the dead
- necrolatry — worship of the dead.