12-letter words containing e, u, r, y, h
- live yoghurt — yoghurt that contains live bacteria
- merrythought — the wishbone or furcula of a fowl.
- methyl group — the univalent group CH 3 −, derived from methane.
- neuronopathy — A form of polyneuropathy caused by destruction of neurons.
- pachydermous — any of the thick-skinned, nonruminant ungulates, as the elephant, hippopotamus, and rhinoceros.
- perionychium — the epidermis surrounding the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.
- phenyl group — the univalent group C 6 H 5 –, derived from benzene.
- pneumography — the process of recording the movements of the thorax in respiration.
- polyurethane — a thermoplastic polymer containing the group NHCOO: used for padding and insulation in furniture, clothing, and packaging, and in the manufacture of resins for adhesives, elastomers, and fillers.
- pseudography — writing that does not follow conventional spelling or usage
- pyrosulphate — any salt of pyrosulphuric acid
- refreshfully — in a refreshful manner; refreshingly
- reupholstery — the materials used to cushion and cover furniture.
- rheumatology — the study and treatment of rheumatic diseases.
- storey house — (in W Africa) a house having more than one storey
- superhighway — a highway designed for travel at high speeds, having more than one lane for each direction of traffic, a safety strip dividing the two directions, and cloverleaves to route the traffic on and off the highway. Compare expressway.
- synantherous — with united anthers
- trachypterus — a dealfish or ribbonfish
- turkey shoot — a marksmanship contest, usually at a festive gathering, in which rifles are fired at moving targets, originally live turkeys.
- turkey-shoot — a marksmanship contest, usually at a festive gathering, in which rifles are fired at moving targets, originally live turkeys.
- typhus-fever — an acute, infectious disease caused by several species of Rickettsia, transmitted by lice and fleas, and characterized by acute prostration, headache, and a peculiar eruption of reddish spots on the body.
- uncheerfully — without cheerfulness; in an uncheerful manner
- unheroically — in an unheroic manner
- unhydrolysed — not having undergone hydrolysis
- unhysterical — not showing or suggesting any hysteria; controlled; sensible; calm;
- unnewsworthy — (of a story or incident) not important or significant enough to be considered news
- unnoteworthy — worthy of notice or attention; notable; remarkable: a noteworthy addition to our collection of rare books.
- unsearchably — in an unsearchable manner
- urethrectomy — excision or removal of part or all of the urethra.
- urethroscopy — observation of the urethra by a urethroscope.
- urethrostomy — the construction of an artificial opening from the urethra through the perineum, permitting the passage of urine.
- very much so — The expression very much so is an emphatic way of answering 'yes' to something or saying that it is true or correct.
- whataboutery — (of two communities in conflict) the practice of repeatedly blaming the other side and referring to events from the past
- whiskey sour — a cocktail made with whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar.
- younger hand — (in piquet and similar card games) the dealer
- youth leader — a person who has responsibility for the young people at a youth club etc
- youth worker — A youth worker is a person whose job involves providing support and social activities for young people, especially young people from poor backgrounds.