12-letter words containing d, i, e, l
- nonmedically — In a nonmedical manner.
- nonmedicinal — Not medicinal.
- nonqualified — unqualified (def 1).
- nonsteroidal — of or relating to a substance that is not a steroid but has certain similar physiological effects.
- noradrenalin — norepinephrine.
- nosebleeding — bleeding emanating from the nose
- nucleic acid — any of a group of long, linear macromolecules, either DNA or various types of RNA, that carry genetic information directing all cellular functions: composed of linked nucleotides.
- nucleocapsid — the nucleic acid core and surrounding capsid of a virus; the basic viral structure.
- nucleosidase — any of the class of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleosides.
- nucleotidase — a biochemical catalyst that facilitates the process of hydrolyzing or splitting a nucleotide and turning it into a phosphate and a nucleoside
- nun's fiddle — trumpet marine.
- occidentally — In an occidental manner.
- off-islander — a temporary or seasonal resident of an island; island visitor or tourist.
- officeholder — a person filling a governmental position; public official.
- officialized — Simple past tense and past participle of officialize.
- oil deposits — reserves of petroleum found underground (or under the sea)
- oil producer — a country with reserves of oil
- oilseed rape — Oilseed rape is a plant with yellow flowers which is grown as a crop. Its seeds are crushed to make cooking oil.
- old believer — Raskolnik.
- old favorite — If you refer to something as an old favorite, you mean that it has been in existence for a long time and everyone knows it or likes it.
- old identity — a person known for a long time in the one locality
- old mine cut — a brilliant cut, common in the 19th century, retaining a relatively high proportion of the original stone and having a large culet and small table compared to modern brilliants.
- oldfashioned — Rare spelling of old-fashioned.
- oleandomycin — a macrolide antibiotic used to treat skin infections
- oligopeptide — A peptide whose molecules contain a relatively small number of amino-acid residues.
- online media — Acorn Online Media
- oriel window — a bay window, esp one that is supported by one or more brackets or corbels
- orthopedical — (American spelling) Alternative form of orthopaedical.
- outside lane — the lane on a motorway where overtaking of other vehicles is permitted and vehicles can travel fastest
- outside line — an external telephone connection
- outside loop — a loop during which the back of the airplane is on the outer side of the curve described by the course of flight.
- outside-left — a footballer who plays on the outside left wing of the field
- overbuilding — Present participle of overbuild.
- overclouding — Present participle of overcloud.
- overdelicate — extremely or excessively delicate: an overdelicate digestive system.
- overidealize — to idealize excessively
- overinclined — extremely or excessively inclined (to)
- overinvolved — to include as a necessary circumstance, condition, or consequence; imply; entail: This job involves long hours and hard work.
- overlordship — a person who is lord over another or over other lords: to obey the will of one's sovereign and overlord.
- overutilized — to put to use; turn to profitable account: to utilize a stream to power a mill.
- overwithhold — to withhold too much.
- paedophiliac — an adult who is sexually attracted to young children.
- painted lady — a butterfly, Vanessa cardui, having brownish-black and orange wings and hind wings each with four eyespots, the larvae of which feed on thistles.
- palais glide — a dance with high kicks and gliding steps in which performers link arms in a row
- pale-skinned — having pale skin
- paleo-indian — of, relating to, or characteristic of a New World cultural stage, c22,000–6000 b.c., distinguished by fluted-point tools and cooperative hunting methods.
- panty girdle — women's control pants
- para-medical — related to the medical profession in a secondary or supplementary capacity.
- particolored — having different colors in different areas or patches; variegated: a parti-colored dress.
- pearl diving — the act of diving for the precious gems pearls