12-letter words containing g, o, p, s
- diplogenesis — the double production or formation of something that is normally single, such as a doubled part in a fetus or a double fetus
- disapproving — Expressing an unfavorable opinion.
- discographer — a person who compiles discographies.
- discographic — of or relating to a discography
- discomposing — Present participle of discompose.
- domestic pig — Sus scrofa; an artiodactyl mammal of the African and Eurasian family Suidae, having a long head with a movable snout and a thick bristle-covered skin
- doorstepping — talking to someone at the door of their home, for political canvassing or to gather information
- dosing strip — (in New Zealand) an area set aside for treating dogs suspected of having hydatid disease
- eggdrop soup — a soup made by stirring beaten eggs into a simmering broth.
- egyptologist — Alternative spelling of Egyptologist.
- ellipsograph — an instrument that draws ellipses
- encompassing — Present participle of encompass.
- epiglottises — Plural form of epiglottis.
- epiglottitis — (pathology) Inflammation of the epiglottis.
- epistemology — The theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion.
- ergastoplasm — endoplasm that is associated with protein synthesis
- escapologist — An entertainer specializing in escaping from the confinement of such things as ropes, handcuffs, and chains.
- esophagotomy — (surgery) The operation of making an incision into the esophagus for the purpose of removing an obstruction.
- espagnolette — the fastening device on a French window
- expugnations — Plural form of expugnation.
- fishing pole — a long, slender rod of wood or other material with a line and hook fastened to one end for use in catching fish.
- fishing port — a town which has a lot of fishing boats
- gaff topsail — Also called fore-and-aft topsail. a jib-headed fore-and-aft sail set above a gaff.
- gaff-topsail — Also called fore-and-aft topsail. a jib-headed fore-and-aft sail set above a gaff.
- galactoscope — a lactoscope.
- gallup polls — a representative sampling of public opinion or public awareness concerning a certain subject or issue.
- galvanoscope — an instrument for detecting the existence of an electric current and determining its direction.
- gametophores — Plural form of gametophore.
- gametophytes — Plural form of gametophyte.
- gamopetalous — having the petals united.
- gamophyllous — having leaves united by their edges.
- gamosepalous — having the sepals united.
- garrison cap — overseas cap.
- gas-operated — (of a firearm) using some of the exhaust gases to operate the action.
- gastroplasty — any plastic surgery on the stomach.
- gastroscopes — Plural form of gastroscope.
- gastroscopic — Of or pertaining to gastroscopy.
- general shop — a shop that sells various types of goods
- gentleperson — a person of good family and position; gentleman or lady.
- geophysicist — the branch of geology that deals with the physics of the earth and its atmosphere, including oceanography, seismology, volcanology, and geomagnetism.
- geopressured — subject to geostatic pressure.
- get to grips — to deal with (a problem or subject)
- get to sleep — If you cannot get to sleep, you are unable to sleep.
- ghost shrimp — a shrimplike crustacean of the genus Callianassa, of the Pacific coast of North America, having a pinkish, transparent body.
- glamour puss — a person with an unusually attractive face.
- glamour-puss — a person with an unusually attractive face.
- glockenspiel — a musical instrument composed of a set of graduated steel bars mounted in a frame and struck with hammers, used especially in bands.
- glossography — a glossator.
- glossophobia — The fear of public speaking.
- glossoptosis — (medicine) The abnormal downward displacement or retraction of the tongue.