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19-letter words containing g, l, s

  • very large database — (database)   (VLDB) A database that can use a Very Large Memory model to keep as much data as possible in physical memory. (Oracle http://oracle.com/platforms/dec/collateral/vlmwp_3.html).
  • vulvovaginal glands — the small gland on either side of the lower part of the vagina
  • wade-giles (system) — a system for transliterating Chinese ideograms into the Latin alphabet, in wide use esp. before Pinyin was adopted by the People's Republic of China in 1979
  • wage-push inflation — an inflationary trend caused by wage increases that in turn cause rises in production costs and prices.
  • wandering albatross — a large albatross, Diomedea exulans, of southern waters, having the plumage mostly white with dark markings on the upper parts.
  • waterglass painting — stereochromy.
  • winged spindle tree — a stiff, spreading shrub, Euonymus alata, of eastern Asia, having corky-winged twigs, yellowish flowers, and purplish fruit.
  • wireless telegraphy — Now Rare. radiotelegraphy.
  • with flying colours — If you pass a test with flying colours, you have done very well in the test.
  • with the gloves off — (of a dispute, argument, etc) conducted mercilessly and in earnest, with no reservations
  • world heritage site — a natural or manmade area or structure which is recognized as being of international importance and therefore deserving special protection
  • yellowtail kingfish — a large carangid game fish, Seriola grandis, of S Australian waters
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