10-letter words containing d, i, a, p
- papillated — having papillae
- paraboloid — a surface that can be put into a position such that its sections parallel to at least one coordinate plane are parabolas.
- paradiddle — an exercise or sequence performed typically on the snare drum, marked by four basic beats with alternation of the right hand and left hand on successive strong beats, and begun and ended slowly with a dramatic increase in tempo in the middle.
- paradisaic — paradisiacal.
- paradisean — of the genus Paradisaea (birds of paradise)
- paradisiac — of, like, or befitting paradise.
- paraglider — Also called parawing. a steerable glider with inflatable wings proposed for use as an emergency vehicle for travel between a space station and the earth or for the recovery of rocket boosters.
- parapodial — of, relating to, or resembling a parapodium
- parapodium — one of the unjointed rudimentary limbs or processes of locomotion of many worms, as annelids.
- parasitoid — an organism that practices parasitoidism.
- pareidolia — the imagined perception of a pattern or meaning where it does not actually exist, as in considering the moon to have human features
- park ridge — a city in NE Illinois.
- parlormaid — a maid who takes care of a parlor, answers the door, waits on guests, etc.
- parmenides — flourished c450 b.c, Greek Eleatic philosopher.
- parodistic — parodic.
- pasquinade — a satire or lampoon, especially one posted in a public place.
- pathfinder — a historical novel (1840) by James Fenimore Cooper.
- patio door — Patio doors are glass doors that lead onto a patio.
- patricidal — the act of killing one's own father.
- patronised — to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
- peccadillo — a very minor or slight sin or offense; a trifling fault.
- pedagogics — the science or art of teaching or education; pedagogy.
- pedagogism — the principles, manner, method, or characteristics of pedagogues.
- pedantical — ostentatious in one's learning.
- pedestrian — a person who goes or travels on foot; walker.
- pediatrics — the branch of medicine concerned with the development, care, and diseases of babies and children.
- pediatrist — a physician who specializes in pediatrics.
- pediculate — of or related to the Pediculati, a group of teleost fishes, characterized by the elongated base of their pectoral fins, simulating an arm or peduncle.
- pedipalpus — the second paired appendage in Arachnida
- pedodontia — the branch of dentistry dealing with the care and treatment of children's teeth.
- pedophilia — sexual desire in an adult for a child.
- pentaploid — having a chromosome number that is five times the haploid number.
- pentapodic — (of a poetic line or verse) having five metrical feet
- pericardia — the membranous sac enclosing the heart.
- peridental — periodontal.
- peridinian — a member of the genus Peridinium
- periodical — a magazine or other journal that is issued at regularly recurring intervals.
- peroxidase — any of a class of oxidoreductase enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of a compound by the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide or an organic peroxide.
- peroxyacid — an acid derived from hydrogen peroxide and containing the –O–O– group, as peroxysulfuric acid, H 2 S 2 O 8 .
- phagedenic — a severe, destructive, eroding ulcer.
- phalloidin — a peptide toxin, responsible for the toxicity of the death cap mushroom, Amanita phalloides
- piano duet — a musical composition for two pianists playing two pianos or together at one piano.
- piccadilly — one of the main streets of London, running from Piccadilly Circus to Hyde Park Corner
- pig island — New Zealand
- pig-headed — stupidly obstinate; stubborn: pigheaded resistance.
- pilastered — having, or supported by, pilasters.
- pilastrade — a row of pilasters.
- pileolated — pileated.
- pin-tailed — having a tapered tail with long, pointed central feathers.
- pinacoidal — belonging or relating to a pinacoid