9-letter words containing d, i, e, l
- nucleoids — Plural form of nucleoid.
- nullified — to render or declare legally void or inoperative: to nullify a contract.
- obdeltoid — (botany, of leaves) Triangular and attached to the stem via a tip.
- obligated — to bind or oblige morally or legally: to obligate oneself to purchase a building.
- odalisque — a female slave or concubine in a harem, especially in that of the sultan of Turkey.
- odelsting — the parliament of Norway, elected by popular vote, which is divided into the upper house (Lagting) comprising one quarter of the members, and the lower house (Odelsting) comprising the rest.
- oedipally — in an oedipal manner
- off-glide — a transitional sound produced as the vocal organs move from a previous speech sound to an inactive position or to the position of a following sound. Compare on-glide.
- oil field — an area in which there are large deposits of oil.
- oil-fired — Oil-fired heating systems and power stations use oil as a fuel.
- oilfields — Plural form of oilfield.
- old delhi — Delhi (def 2).
- old field — land no longer under cultivation because the fertility of the soil has been exhausted.
- old media — the media in existence before the arrival of the internet, such as newspapers, books, television, and cinema
- old river — a river bed left dry because the river has changed its course.
- old timer — a person whose residence, membership, or experience began long ago and has been continuing for a considerable length of time; veteran.
- old-timer — a person whose residence, membership, or experience began long ago and has been continuing for a considerable length of time; veteran.
- old-timey — belonging to or characteristic of former times, usually eliciting a sentimental yearning for the past; old-time: an inn with charming, old-timey details.
- olivewood — the wood of the olive tree
- oppilated — Simple past tense and past participle of oppilate.
- orderlies — arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence: an orderly desk.
- outfields — Plural form of outfield.
- outsailed — Simple past tense and past participle of outsail.
- overbuild — to erect too many buildings in (an area).
- overplaid — a plaid pattern superimposed on another plaid
- palisades — a fence of pales or stakes set firmly in the ground, as for enclosure or defense.
- paludrine — proguanil hydrochloride, a synthetic antimalarial drug first produced in 1944
- panelized — composed of prefabricated sections of walls, floors, or roofs that can be assembled at the building site: a panelized house.
- paraglide — to engage in paragliding.
- parboiled — to boil partially or for a short time; precook.
- pearlized — resembling or made to resemble mother-of-pearl; iridescent: pearlized buttons.
- pedal bin — A pedal bin is a container for waste, usually in a kitchen or bathroom. It has a lid which is controlled by a pedal that you press with your foot.
- pedalling — a foot-operated lever used to control certain mechanisms, as automobiles, or to play or modify the sounds of certain musical instruments, as pianos, organs, or harps.
- pedicular — of or relating to lice.
- pediculus — a louse
- pedocalic — of or relating to a pedocal
- pedologic — the scientific study of the nature and development of children.
- pedophile — an adult who is sexually attracted to young children.
- pelopidas — died 364 b.c, Greek general and statesman of Thebes.
- pelorised — affected by peloria
- penalised — to subject to a penalty, as a person.
- pendicler — the holder or renter of a pendicle
- pendolino — an Italian high-speed tilting train, now used in several countries
- penduline — (of a bird's nest) hanging; resembling a pendant
- perradial — relating to the main rays of a member of the Radiata group
- philander — (of a man) to make love with a woman one cannot or will not marry; carry on flirtations.
- pilloried — a wooden framework erected on a post, with holes for securing the head and hands, formerly used to expose an offender to public derision.
- pilotweed — the compass plant, Silphium laciniatum.
- pinelands — the, an extensive coastal region in S and SE New Jersey, composed chiefly of pine stands, sandy soils, and swampy streams. About 2000 sq. mi. (5180 sq. km).
- pintailed — having a tapered tail