9-letter words containing g, r, o, y
- hygrodeik — A form of hygrometer having wet and dry bulb thermometers, with an adjustable index showing the percentage of moisture in the air, etc.
- hygrogram — the record made by a hygrograph.
- hygrology — the study of humidity of the air or atmosphere
- hygrostat — an instrument for measuring and controlling humidity.
- iatrogeny — a disease caused by medical intervention or treatment
- iatrology — Medical science.
- irenology — the study of peace
- iridology — the inspection of the iris of the eye as an aid in determining a person's state of health or in diagnosing a health problem.
- iron gray — a medium shade of gray, like that of freshly broken iron.
- iron grey — a neutral or dark grey colour
- iron-gray — a medium shade of gray, like that of freshly broken iron.
- joyriding — The action or practice of driving fast and dangerously in a stolen car for enjoyment.
- karyogamy — the fusion of the nuclei of cells, as in fertilization.
- karyogram — (genetics) A graphical representation of a karyotype.
- karyology — the study of the structure and function of cell nuclei.
- key largo — one of the islands in the Florida Keys. 30 miles (48 km) long; 2 miles (3.2 km) wide.
- keylogger — the practice of using a software program or hardware device (keylogger) to record all keystrokes on a computer keyboard, either overtly as a surveillance tool or covertly as spyware: Many employers are making use of keylogging to monitor their employees' computer habits.
- kreymborg — Alfred, 1883–1966, U.S. poet, playwright, and critic.
- kymograph — an instrument for measuring and graphically recording variations in fluid pressure, as those of the human pulse.
- legionary — of, relating to, or belonging to a legion.
- macrology — Long and tedious talk without much substance; superfluity of words.
- mariology — the body of belief, doctrine, and opinion concerning the Virgin Mary.
- maryology — Mariology.
- mereology — the formal study of the logical properties of the relation of part and whole
- metrology — the science of weights and measures.
- micrology — excessive attention to petty details or distinctions.
- migratory — migrating.
- mirrnyong — (Australia, archaeology) A mound of cooking debris accumulated by Aborigines; a kitchen midden.
- morningly — (obsolete) every morning; daily in the morning.
- myelogram — an x-ray photograph of the spinal cord, following administration of a radiopaque substance into the spinal subarachnoid space.
- myographs — Plural form of myograph.
- narcology — The study of drug abuse.
- necrology — a list of persons who have died within a certain time.
- neurology — the science of the nerves and the nervous system, especially of the diseases affecting them.
- nondrying — not drying
- nonenergy — not related to energy or the energy industry
- ogreishly — in the manner of an ogre
- old glory — the national flag of the U.S., consisting of 13 horizontal stripes that are alternately red and white, representing the original states, and of a blue field containing 50 white stars, representing the present states.
- oligarchy — a form of government in which all power is vested in a few persons or in a dominant class or clique; government by the few.
- originary — (rare) Of, pertaining to or causing the origin of something.
- orography — the branch of physical geography dealing with mountains.
- orthogamy — (botany) fertilization of the ovules of a plant by pollen from the same plant.
- outcrying — Present participle of outcry.
- overlying — present participle of overlie.
- oystering — any of several edible, marine, bivalve mollusks of the family Ostreidae, having an irregularly shaped shell, occurring on the bottom or adhering to rocks or other objects in shallow water.
- parodying — a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing: his hilarious parody of Hamlet's soliloquy.
- partygoer — a person who enjoys or frequently attends parties and celebrations.
- patrology — Also called patristics. the branch of theology dealing with the teachings of the church fathers.
- petrology — study of rocks
- pharyngo- — pharynx