15-letter words containing f, a, u, n
- infrastructural — the basic, underlying framework or features of a system or organization.
- infrastructures — Plural form of infrastructure.
- interfascicular — pertaining to or forming a fascicle; fasciculate.
- interfoliaceous — situated between leaves, especially opposite leaves.
- intrafascicular — between the xylem and phloem elements of a vascular bundle
- john of austria — ("Don John") 1547?–78, Spanish naval commander and general: victor at the battle of Lepanto.
- joint favourite — one of two or more competitors in a race or contest that are considered equally likely to win
- justifiableness — Justifiability.
- lake-of-lucerne — a canton in central Switzerland. 576 sq. mi. (1490 sq. km).
- langue de boeuf — ox-tongue partisan.
- latent function — any function of an institution or other social phenomenon that is unintentional and often unrecognized.
- lay oneself out — to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
- linear function — linear transformation.
- liquid paraffin — a colourless almost tasteless oily liquid obtained by petroleum distillation and used as a laxative
- long-sufferance — long-suffering.
- louis of nassau — 1538–74, a leader (1568–74) of the revolt of the Netherlands against Spain: died in battle
- malpighian tuft — glomerulus (def 2).
- man of the hour — a man who is honored by a group.
- molecular knife — a segment of genetic material that inhibits the reproduction of the AIDS virus by breaking up specific areas of the virus's genes.
- multifunctional — of or relating to a function or functions: functional difficulties in the administration.
- multnomah falls — a waterfall on Multnomah Creek in NW Oregon, E of Portland. 611 feet (186 meters) high.
- neurofibrillary — Of or pertaining to a neurofibril.
- newtonian fluid — any fluid exhibiting a linear relation between the applied shear stress and the rate of deformation.
- non-efficacious — capable of having the desired result or effect; effective as a means, measure, remedy, etc.: The medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough.
- non-fundamental — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
- non-manufacture — the making of goods or wares by manual labor or by machinery, especially on a large scale: the manufacture of television sets.
- nonquantifiable — not capable of being quantified
- not care a fuck — not to care at all
- nuclear fission — fission (def 2).
- off one's guard — to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
- out of thin air — suddenly and unexpectedly
- out of training — become unfit
- pandorae fretum — an area in the southern hemisphere of Mars.
- part of fortune — the celestial longitude of the moon plus the celestial longitude of the ascendant minus the celestial longitude of the sun: said to connote an area of life through which one achieves emotional satisfaction.
- patio furniture — furniture in an area adjoining a house, esp one that is paved and used for outdoor activities
- perfluorocarbon — a fluorocarbon consisting only of fluorine and carbon atoms
- perforating gun — A perforating gun is a device used to make holes in oil and gas wells in preparation for production.
- picture-framing — the job of framing photos, paintings etc
- posttransfusion — occurring after or as a result of a transfusion
- poultry farming — breeding and keeping fowl
- premanufactured — the making of goods or wares by manual labor or by machinery, especially on a large scale: the manufacture of television sets.
- principal focus — focal point (def 1).
- profoundly deaf — unable to hear any sound below 95 decibels in one's better ear
- pull a fast one — moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.
- purslane family — the plant family Portulacaceae, characterized by chiefly herbaceous plants having simple, often fleshy leaves, sometimes showy flowers, and capsular fruit, and including bitterroot, purslane, red maids, rose moss, and spring beauty.
- qualifying exam — any examination that one needs to pass in order to begin or continue with a course of study
- quantifiability — (uncountable) The condition of being quantifiable.
- quantifications — Plural form of quantification.
- quarantine flag — a yellow flag, designating the letter Q in the International Code of Signals: flown by itself to signify that a ship has no disease on board and requests a pratique, or flown with another flag to signify that there is disease on board ship.
- quarterfinalist — a participant in a quarterfinal contest.