12-letter words containing d, r, e, a, m, i
- morris dance — a rural folk dance of north English origin, performed in costume traditionally by men who originally represented characters of the Robin Hood legend, especially in May Day festivities.
- mud filtrate — Mud filtrate is the liquid part of the mud which can pass through a medium and become separated from the mudcake.
- multilayered — having two or more layers.
- multitracked — (music) Recorded on multiple tracks.
- multiwarhead — (of a missile) capable of carrying several independent warheads
- murder trial — the trial of a person who is accused of murder
- murderabilia — objects that are regarded as valuable because of their connection with murders or other notorious crimes
- musical ride — a display by riders on horseback of manoeuvres to music, esp by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- namib desert — a desert region in SW Africa, extending along the coast from SW Angola to W South Africa. 1200 miles (1930 km) long, 30–100 miles (48–160 km) wide; 50,000 sq. mi. (129,500 sq. km).
- narrowminded — Alternative spelling of narrow-minded.
- new paradigm — a set of beliefs that replaces another set which is believed no longer to apply
- non-remedial — affording remedy; tending to remedy something.
- nurserymaids — Plural form of nurserymaid.
- organic mode — (programming) A term used by COCOMO to describe a project that is developed in a familiar, stable environment. The product is similar to previously developed products. Most people connected with the project have extensive experience in working with related systems and have a thorough understanding of the project. The project contains a minimum of innovative data processing architectures or algorithms. The product requires little innovation and is relatively small, rarely greater than 50,000 DSIs.
- overdominant — excessively dominant
- overdramatic — of or relating to the drama.
- overmedicate — to treat with medicine or medicaments.
- paedomorphic — showing signs of paedomorphism
- para-medical — related to the medical profession in a secondary or supplementary capacity.
- period drama — a drama set in a particular historical period
- pompeian red — a dull, grayish red.
- postmeridian — of or relating to the afternoon.
- praseodymium — a rare-earth, metallic, trivalent element, named from its green salts. Symbol: Pr; atomic weight: 140.91; atomic number: 59; specific gravity: 6.77 at 20°C.
- preadmission — (in a reciprocating engine) admission of steam or the like to the head of the cylinder near the end of the stroke, as to cushion the force of the stroke or to allow full pressure at the beginning of the return stroke.
- predominance — the state, condition, or quality of being predominant: the predominance of the rich over the poor.
- premedicated — to treat with medicine or medicaments.
- premeditated — done deliberately; planned in advance: a premeditated murder.
- premium deal — a commercial transaction in which a special incentive or bonus is offered
- promuscidate — shaped like a proboscis
- pteridomania — an excessive enthusiasm for ferns
- pyramid peak — a mountain in W central Colorado, in the Elk Range, in the S Rocky Mountains. 14,018 feet (4276 meters).
- pyrazinamide — a substance, C 5 H 5 N 3 O, used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
- pyridoxamine — a metabolic form of pyridoxine
- quadragesima — the first Sunday in Lent.
- quadriennium — quadrennium.
- racemic acid — an isomeric modification of tartaric acid that is sometimes found in the juice of grapes in conjunction with the common dextrorotatory form and is optically inactive but can be separated into the two usual isomeric forms, dextrorotatory and levorotatory.
- radioelement — a radioactive element.
- radiomimetic — (of drugs) producing effects similar to those produced by X-rays
- re-admission — the act of allowing to enter; entrance granted by permission, by provision or existence of pecuniary means, or by the removal of obstacles: the admission of aliens into a country.
- reading lamp — A reading lamp is a small lamp that you keep on a desk or table. You can move part of it in order to direct the light to where you need it for reading.
- reading room — a room set aside for reading, as in a library or club.
- readmittance — the act or process of admitting someone or something again
- rear admiral — U.S. Navy, Coast Guard. a commissioned officer next in rank below a vice-admiral.
- reemphasized — to give emphasis to; lay stress upon; stress: to emphasize a point; to emphasize the eyes with mascara.
- remainderman — a person who owns a remainder.
- reprimanding — a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.
- reward claim — a claim granted to a miner who discovered gold in a new area
- romanticized — interpreted according to romantic precepts
- rose diamond — a diamond, one side of which is flat, and the other cut into twenty-four triangular facets in two ranges which form a convex face pointed at the top
- salamandrine — any tailed amphibian of the order Caudata, having a soft, moist, scaleless skin, typically aquatic as a larva and semiterrestrial as an adult: several species are endangered.