11-letter words containing d, a, y, o
- dioxygenase — (enzyme) Any of several enzymes that catalyze reactions involving molecular oxygen.
- discography — a selective or complete list of phonograph recordings, typically of one composer, performer, or conductor.
- discordancy — discordance (defs 1–3).
- dishonorary — tending to dishonour or disgrace
- diskography — discography.
- disrotatory — (organic chemistry) Describing an electrocyclic reaction in which the substituents at the interacting termini of the conjugated system rotate in opposite senses.
- dissonantly — In a dissonant manner.
- dittography — reduplication of letters or syllables in writing, printing, etc., usually through error.
- divisionary — the act or process of dividing; state of being divided.
- divulgatory — to make publicly known; publish.
- dobby weave — a weave with small, geometric patterns
- doctrinally — of, relating to, or concerned with doctrine: a doctrinal dispute.
- documentary — Also, documental [dok-yuh-men-tl] /ˌdɒk yəˈmɛn tl/ (Show IPA). pertaining to, consisting of, or derived from documents: a documentary history of France.
- dodecastyle — having 12 columns.
- dogmatology — the study and science of religious dogma
- domiciliary — of or relating to a domicile, or place of residence.
- douay bible — an English translation of the Bible, prepared by Roman Catholic scholars from the Vulgate. The New Testament was published at Rheims in 1582 and the Old Testament was published at Douai in 1609–10.
- double play — a play in which two putouts are made.
- downpayment — an initial amount paid at the time of purchase, in installment buying, time sales, etc.
- downplaying — Present participle of downplay.
- dragon lady — (often initial capital letters) a woman of somewhat sinister glamour often perceived as wielding ruthless or corrupt power.
- dry compass — a compass having a compass card mounted on pivots.
- dry shampoo — a product in powder or spray form that you can use to clean hair without wetting it
- dry-dockage — the act or fact of placing a ship in a dry dock.
- dry-roasted — roasted with no oil, or less oil than is usually used in roasting, so that the product is drier, crisper, and less caloric: dry-roasted peanuts.
- dynamograph — a device for registering the quantity of force applied
- dynamometer — An instrument that measures the power output of an engine.
- dynamometry — The measurement of forces doing work.
- dysharmonic — relating to abnormal bone development
- early doors — at an early stage
- edificatory — intended or serving to edify.
- editorially — an article in a newspaper or other periodical or on a website presenting the opinion of the publisher, writer, or editor.
- elucidatory — Serving to elucidate.
- embryonated — Containing an embryo.
- emery board — abrasive tool for shaping fingernails
- endosteally — in the manner of the endosteum
- fancy goods — small decorative gifts; knick-knacks
- foolhardily — In a foolhardy manner.
- gastrodynia — (pathology) gastralgia (stomach pain).
- gay gordons — an energetic old-time dance
- geodynamics — (used with a singular verb) the science dealing with dynamic processes or forces within the earth.
- glossodynia — a condition characterized by a burning or tingling mouth region
- glycosidase — (enzyme) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of a glycoside.
- gonadectomy — (surgery) The procedure to remove an ovary or testis.
- good friday — the Friday before Easter, a holy day of the Christian church, observed as the anniversary of the Crucifixion of Jesus.
- grandiosely — affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words.
- grandiosity — affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words.
- granny bond — (in Britain) an informal name for retirement issue certificate, an index-linked savings certificate, originally available only to people over retirement age
- handyperson — a person who is practiced at doing maintenance work.
- hazardously — In a hazardous manner.