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9-letter words containing e, l, p

  • pearl ash — the granular crystalline form of potassium carbonate
  • pearl tea — a frothy E Asian beverage consisting of sweetened tea with milk or flavorings, usually served over black pellets, or pearls, of tapioca.
  • pearlfish — any of several small fishes of the family Carapidae, living within pearl oysters, sea cucumbers, starfishes, etc.
  • pearlitic — Metallurgy. a microscopic lamellar structure found in iron or steel, composed of alternating layers of ferrite and cementite.
  • pearlized — resembling or made to resemble mother-of-pearl; iridescent: pearlized buttons.
  • pearlwort — any caryophyllaceous plant of the genus Sagina, having small white flowers that are spherical in bud
  • pebbleman — DoD requirements that led to APSE. They were written in Jul 1978 and revised Jan 1979.
  • pectineal — of or relating to the pectineus muscle or the pubic bone
  • pectolite — a mineral, hydrous calcium sodium silicate, usually occurring in radiating groups of crystals in rock cavities.
  • pectorals — of, in, on, or pertaining to the chest or breast; thoracic.
  • 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.
  • pedalboat — a boat that is propelled by operating the pedals, usually one hired for pleasure
  • 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.
  • peekskill — a city in SE New York, on the Hudson.
  • peep-hole — a small hole or opening through which to peep or look, as in a door.
  • peglegged — having a wooden or artificial leg
  • pelasgian — of or relating to the Pelasgians.
  • pelecypod — any mollusk of the class Pelecypoda (Lamellibranchiata), characterized by a bivalve shell enclosing the headless body and lamellate gills, comprising the oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops.
  • pell-mell — in disorderly, headlong haste; in a recklessly hurried manner.
  • pellagrin — a person affected with pellagra.
  • pelletier — Wilfrid, 1896–1982, Canadian orchestra conductor.
  • pelletify — to shape into pellets
  • pelletize — to make or form (concentrated ore) into pellets.
  • pellitory — any of various urticaceous plants of the S and W European genus Parietaria, esp P. diffusa (pellitory-of-the-wall or wall pellitory), that grow in crevices and have long narrow leaves and small pink flowers
  • pelmanism — a system of training to improve the memory
  • pelopidas — died 364 b.c, Greek general and statesman of Thebes.
  • pelorised — affected by peloria
  • peltation — having the stalk or support attached to the lower surface at a distance from the margin, as a leaf; shield-shaped.
  • pelviform — basin-shaped
  • penalised — to subject to a penalty, as a person.
  • penalties — a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
  • pencil in — a slender tube of wood, metal, plastic, etc., containing a core or strip of graphite, a solid coloring material, or the like, used for writing or drawing.
  • penciling — a slender tube of wood, metal, plastic, etc., containing a core or strip of graphite, a solid coloring material, or the like, used for writing or drawing.
  • pendantly — in the shape or manner of a pendant
  • pendicler — the holder or renter of a pendicle
  • pendleton — a city in N Oregon.
  • pendolino — an Italian high-speed tilting train, now used in several countries
  • pendulate — to swing in the motion of a pendulum
  • penduline — (of a bird's nest) hanging; resembling a pendant
  • pendulous — hanging down loosely: pendulous blossoms.
  • peneplain — an area reduced almost to a plain by erosion.
  • penholder — a holder in which a penpoint is placed.
  • penillion — the Welsh art or practice of singing poetry in counterpoint to a traditional melody played on the harp
  • peninsula — an area of land almost completely surrounded by water except for an isthmus connecting it with the mainland.
  • pennalism — a system of mild oppression and torment practised upon first-year students of German Protestant universities in the 17th century
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