12-letter words containing d, e, p, r, a
- open-hearted — unreserved, candid, or frank: open-hearted advice.
- opera window — a narrow, fixed window on each side of the rear passenger compartment of an automobile.
- ordered pair — Mathematics. two quantities written in such a way as to indicate that one quantity precedes or is to be considered before the other, as (3, 4) indicates the Cartesian coordinates of a point in the plane.
- orthopaedics — (used with a singular verb) the medical specialty concerned with correction of deformities or functional impairments of the skeletal system, especially the extremities and the spine, and associated structures, as muscles and ligaments.
- orthopaedist — Alternative spelling of orthopedist.
- orthopedical — (American spelling) Alternative form of orthopaedical.
- outspreading — Present participle of outspread.
- overpedalled — relating to overpedalling
- overpersuade — to persuade (a person) against his or her inclination or intention: By threats and taunts they had overpersuaded him to steal the car.
- pachydermous — any of the thick-skinned, nonruminant ungulates, as the elephant, hippopotamus, and rhinoceros.
- packed tower — A packed tower is a tall distillation vessel which uses packing.
- packet radio — (communications, radio) The use of packet switched communications protocols in large networks (i.e not wireless LANs or Bluetooth) having wireless links to terminals at least. Packet radio is split into amateur packet radio (AX25) and General Packet Radio Service (GRPS).
- paedomorphic — showing signs of paedomorphism
- paint bridge — a structure spanning and providing passage over a river, chasm, road, or the like.
- palace guard — the security force protecting a palace.
- pamperedness — the state of being pampered
- panel doctor — a doctor within a given area available for consultation by patients insured under the National Health Insurance Scheme
- panty girdle — women's control pants
- para-medical — related to the medical profession in a secondary or supplementary capacity.
- parade armor — ornamented armor worn only for ceremonial purposes.
- paradoxurine — relating to the palm civet
- parahydrogen — the form of molecular hydrogen in which the nuclei of the two hydrogen atoms contained in the molecule have spins in opposite directions.
- parascending — parasailing
- parasiticide — an agent or preparation that destroys parasites.
- parasphenoid — a bone next to the sphenoid bone in the skull of some animals
- parole board — panel who evaluate prisoners for release
- participated — to take or have a part or share, as with others; partake; share (usually followed by in): to participate in profits; to participate in a play.
- particolored — having different colors in different areas or patches; variegated: a parti-colored dress.
- party leader — a leader of a political party
- pas de trois — a dance for three dancers.
- pasture land — grassland used for grazing
- payment card — A payment card is a plastic card which you use like a credit card, but which takes the money directly from your bank account.
- peabody bird — the white-throated sparrow.
- peace accord — an official agreement to come to peace or end conflict
- peach brandy — brandy distilled from the fermented juice of peaches.
- pearl diving — the act of diving for the precious gems pearls
- pedantocracy — rule by pedants; a system of government by pedants
- pediatrician — a physician who specializes in pediatrics.
- pedicellaria — one of the minute pincerlike structures common to starfish and sea urchins, used for cleaning and to capture tiny prey.
- pencil cedar — the red cedar, Juniperus virginiana, or its wood.
- penny arcade — an amusement hall or area that contains coin-operated entertainment devices, originally operated for a penny a play.
- pentacrinoid — a larval crinoid resembling members of the genus Pentacrinus
- pentahydrate — a hydrate that contains five molecules of water, as potassium molybdate, KMoO 4 ⋅5H 2 O.
- pentahydroxy — (of a molecule) containing five hydroxyl groups.
- pepys' diary — a diary kept by Samuel Pepys from January 1, 1660 to May 31, 1669, in which are recorded his impressions of contemporary London life, the life of the court, and the administration of the navy.
- peradventure — chance, doubt, or uncertainty.
- perez galdos — Benito [buh-nee-toh;; Spanish be-nee-taw] /bəˈni toʊ;; Spanish bɛˈni tɔ/ (Show IPA), 1843–1920, Spanish journalist, dramatist, and novelist.
- pericarditis — inflammation of the pericardium.
- period drama — a drama set in a particular historical period
- periodic law — the law that the properties of the elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers.