9-letter words containing g, a, l, i, u
- gericault — (Jean Louis André) Théodore [zhahn lwee ahn-drey tey-aw-dawr] /ʒɑ̃ lwi ɑ̃ˈdreɪ teɪ ɔˈdɔr/ (Show IPA), 1791–1824, French painter.
- gerundial — (in certain languages, as Latin) a form regularly derived from a verb and functioning as a noun, having in Latin all case forms but the nominative, as Latin dicendī gen., dicendō, dat., abl., etc., “saying.”. See also gerundive (def 1).
- gladiolus — any plant of the genus Gladiolus, of the iris family, native especially to Africa, having erect, sword-shaped leaves and spikes of flowers in a variety of colors.
- glamourie — Alternative spelling of glamoury.
- glutamine — a crystalline amino acid, HOOCCH(NH 2)CH 2 CH 2 CONH 2 , related to glutamic acid. Symbol: Q. Abbreviation: Gln;
- glutinant — a nematocyst that discharges a thread covered with a sticky secretion.
- granulite — a metamorphic rock composed of granular minerals of uniform size, as quartz, feldspar, or pyroxene, and showing a definite banding.
- graticule — Navigation. a network of parallels and meridians on a map or chart.
- guardrail — Also, guardrailing. a protective railing, as along a road or stairway.
- guayaquil — a seaport in W Ecuador, on the Gulf of Guayaquil.
- guerillas — Plural form of guerilla.
- guerrilla — a member of a band of irregular soldiers that uses guerrilla warfare, harassing the enemy by surprise raids, sabotaging communication and supply lines, etc.
- guildhall — (in Britain) the hall built or used by a guild or corporation for its assemblies; town hall.
- guildsman — a member of a guild.
- guillaume — Charles Édouard [French sharl ey-dwar] /French ʃarl eɪˈdwar/ (Show IPA), 1861–1938, Swiss physicist: Nobel Prize 1920.
- guiltware — /gilt'weir/ 1. A piece of freeware decorated with a message telling one how long and hard the author worked on it and intimating that one is a no-good freeloader if one does not immediately send the poor suffering martyr gobs of money. 2. Shareware that works.
- haughtily — disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.
- idealogue — One given to fanciful ideas or theories, someone who theorizes.
- ill-usage — unfair, unkind, or cruel treatment; abuse
- in league — If you say that someone is in league with another person to do something bad, you mean that they are working together to do that thing.
- inaugural — of or relating to an inauguration: Harding's inaugural address.
- ingluvial — of or relating to an ingluvies
- irregular — without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement, etc.: an irregular pattern.
- ispaghula — dietary fibre derived from the seed husks of Plantago orata and used as a thickener or stabilizer in the food industry
- kali yuga — the fourth and present age of the world, full of conflict and sin.
- kilogauss — a unit of magnetic induction, equal to 1000 gauss. Abbreviation: kG.
- la guaira — a seaport in N Venezuela: the port of Caracas.
- labouring — (British, Canada) present participle of labour.
- languidly — lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow: a languid manner.
- larruping — very; exceedingly: That was a larruping good meal.
- laughline — a wrinkle near the outer corner of the eye, as if left from smiling or laughing
- launching — Present participle of launch.
- lautering — The step or process in brewing beer which separates the mash into clear liquid wort and grain.
- lifeguard — an expert swimmer employed, as at a beach or pool, to protect bathers from drowning or other accidents and dangers.
- ligatures — Plural form of ligature.
- lingually — of or relating to the tongue or some tonguelike part.
- lingulate — formed like a tongue; ligulate.
- magnalium — an alloy of magnesium and aluminum, sometimes also containing copper, nickel, tin, and lead.
- margulies — Donald. born 1955, US playwright; plays include The Loman Family Picnic (1989) and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Dinner with Friends (1999)
- mulligans — Plural form of mulligan.
- mullingar — a town in N central Republic of Ireland, the county town of Co Westmeath; site of cathedral; cattle raised. Pop: 15 621 (2002)
- multigram — Of more than one gram.
- multipage — Including or containing multiple pages.
- narguileh — hookah
- naughtily — disobedient; mischievous (used especially in speaking to or about children): Weren't we naughty not to eat our spinach?
- neuralgia — sharp and paroxysmal pain along the course of a nerve.
- neuralgic — sharp and paroxysmal pain along the course of a nerve.
- neuroglia — a class of cells in the brain and spinal cord that form a supporting structure for the neurons and provide them with insulation.
- oil gauge — a device which indicates whether levels of lubricant in a vehicle or machine are high or low
- outlawing — Present participle of outlaw.