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14-letter words containing g, l, i, o, m, a

  • ergastoplasmic — relating to endoplasm that is associated with protein synthesis
  • etymologically — (domain) Based on or belonging to etymology.
  • figwort family — the plant family Scrophulariaceae, characterized by herbaceous plants and shrubs having alternate or opposite leaves, often showy two-lipped or irregular flowers, fruit in the form of a capsule or berry, and including the figwort, foxglove, Indian paintbrush, mullein, speedwell, and snapdragon.
  • flagellomaniac — a person who is enthusiastic about or derives (sexual) pleasure from whipping or being whipped
  • formula weight — (of a molecule) molecular weight.
  • galvanotropism — the directional growth of an organism, esp a plant, in response to an electrical stimulus
  • gambling house — a building for gambling, especially for a large number of betting games.
  • gamma globulin — a protein fraction of blood plasma that responds to stimulation of antigens, as bacteria or viruses, by forming antibodies: administered therapeutically in the treatment of some viral diseases.
  • ganglionectomy — the excision of a ganglion.
  • generalissimos — Plural form of generalissimo.
  • glamourisation — Alternative spelling of glamorization.
  • glamourization — Alternative form of glamorization.
  • global dimming — a decrease in the amount of sunlight reaching the surface of the earth, believed to be caused by pollution in the atmosphere
  • global warming — an increase in the earth's average atmospheric temperature that causes corresponding changes in climate and that may result from the greenhouse effect.
  • glycaemic load — an index indicating the amount of carbohydrate contained in a specified serving of a particular food. It is calculated by multiplying the food's glycaemic index by its carbohydrate content in grams and then dividing by 100
  • gold medallist — the winner of competition or race, who is awarded a gold medal
  • gone a million — done for; sunk
  • gosling, james — James Gosling
  • granulomatosis — any disease characterized by the formation of numerous granulomas.
  • haematological — Alternative spelling of hematological.
  • hemoglobinuria — the presence of hemoglobin pigment in the urine.
  • hypophalangism — the condition of having fewer than the normal number of phalanges per finger or toe.
  • illegitimation — (obsolete) The act of making illegitimate; bastardization.
  • inner mongolia — an administrative division in NE China, adjoining the Mongolian People's Republic. 174,000 sq. mi. (450,660 sq. km). Capital: Hohhot.
  • kilogram-force — a meter-kilogram-second unit of force, equal to the force that produces an acceleration equal to the acceleration of gravity, when acting on a mass of one kilogram. Abbreviation: kgf.
  • kilogram-meter — a meter-kilogram-second unit of work or energy, equal to the work done by a force of one kilogram when its point of application moves through a distance of one meter in the direction of the force; approximately 7.2 foot-pounds. Abbreviation: kg-m.
  • laryngectomies — Plural form of laryngectomy.
  • leamington spa — a city in Warwickshire, central England: health resort.
  • legitimisation — (British) alternative spelling of legitimization.
  • legitimization — to make legitimate.
  • lemon geranium — a garden geranium, Pelargonium crispum, having lemon-scented leaves.
  • lemongrass oil — an aromatic oil made from lemon grass and used in aromatherapy, as a pesticide, and as a preservative
  • leptomeningeal — (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the leptomeninges.
  • light-horseman — a light-armed cavalry soldier.
  • lipogrammatism — the practice or art of writing lipograms
  • lipogrammatist — a person who writes lipograms
  • logania family — the plant family Loganiaceae, typified by herbaceous plants, trees, and shrubs of warm regions having usually opposite leaves, clusters of regular flowers, and fruit in the form of a berry, capsule, or fleshy fruit, and including the butterfly bush, Carolina jessamine, logania, and trees of the genus Strychnos, which are the source of curare, nux vomica, and strychnine.
  • logic emulator — A system of FPGAs, programmable interconnect and software which automatically configures itself into an operating prototype of a large-scale logic design, such as a microprocessor. An emulated design can be connected into the target system and really operated and tested before the design is made into an integrated circuit.
  • lower michigan — the southern part of Michigan, S of the Strait of Mackinac.
  • luminous range — the distance at which a certain light, as that of a lighthouse, is visible in clear weather, disregarding interference from obstructions and from the curvature of the earth and depending on the power of the light.
  • lymphangiogram — an X-ray of the lymphatic system taken after a contrast agent has been injected, often used to diagnose lymphoma
  • macrobiologist — One who studies macrobiology.
  • macroglobulins — Plural form of macroglobulin.
  • macrosociology — the sociological study of large-scale social systems and long-term patterns and processes.
  • magnetooptical — Having both magnetic and optical elements.
  • magniloquently — In a magniloquent manner.
  • magnolia metal — an alloy used for bearings, consisting largely of lead (up to 80 per cent) and antimony, with the addition of smaller quantities of iron and tin
  • magnolia state — Mississippi (used as a nickname).
  • malfunctioning — failure to function properly: a malfunction of the liver; the malfunction of a rocket.
  • malpighiaceous — of, relating to, or belonging to the Malpighiaceae, a family of tropical plants many of which are lianas
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