10-letter words containing g, y
- argy-bargy — a wrangling argument or verbal dispute
- argyrodite — a rare mineral, Ag8GeS6, that contains silver, germanium, and sulphur
- aristology — the art of eating
- army group — the largest operational formation of military land forces, normally comprising two or more armies or army corps under a designated commander.
- arrogantly — making claims or pretensions to superior importance or rights; overbearingly assuming; insolently proud: an arrogant public official.
- aryl group — any organic group derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon by the removal of a hydrogen atom, as phenyl, C 6 H 5 −, from benzene, C 6 H 6 .
- aspiringly — in an aspiring manner
- assumingly — in a presuming manner
- assuringly — In an assuring manner.
- astacology — the investigation and analysis of crayfish
- atrophying — Also, atrophia [uh-troh-fee-uh] /əˈtroʊ fi ə/ (Show IPA). Pathology. a wasting away of the body or of an organ or part, as from defective nutrition or nerve damage.
- autecology — the ecological study of an individual organism or species
- autography — the writing of something in one's own handwriting; something handwritten
- autopsying — Present participle of autopsy.
- azygospore — a thick-walled spore produced by parthenogenesis in certain algae and fungi
- baby buggy — A baby buggy is a small folding seat with wheels, which a young child can sit in and which can be pushed around.
- baby grand — a small grand piano, approximately 5 feet long
- baby sling — a pouch supported by straps at the shoulder or neck, used to carry small babies on one's chest
- bafflingly — to confuse, bewilder, or perplex: He was baffled by the technical language of the instructions.
- baggataway — a form of lacrosse as played originally by the Ojibwa Indians.
- balneology — the branch of medical science concerned with the therapeutic value of baths, esp those taken with natural mineral waters
- bayoneting — (US) present participle of bayonet.
- beatifying — Present participle of beatify.
- becomingly — that suits or gives a pleasing effect or attractive appearance, as to a person or thing: a becoming dress; a becoming hairdo.
- begrudgery — resentment of any person who has achieved success or wealth
- belly girt — girth (def 2).
- benignancy — kind, especially to inferiors; gracious: a benignant sovereign.
- bibliogony — the art of producing and publishing books.
- bibliology — the study of Biblical literature
- bibliopegy — the art of binding books
- billy goat — A billy goat is a male goat.
- bioecology — the science that deals with the interrelations of communities of animals and plants with their environment
- biomagnify — to undergo biological magnification.
- biosurgery — the use of live sterile maggots to treat patients with infected wounds
- blindingly — unable to see; lacking the sense of sight; sightless: a blind man.
- blurringly — in a manner which causes blurring
- body image — an individual's concept of his or her own body
- bog myrtle — sweet gale.
- bogey hole — a natural pool used for swimming
- bogey-hole — a swimming hole.
- bon voyage — You say 'bon voyage' to someone who is going on a journey, as a way of saying goodbye and wishing them good luck.
- borborygmi — a rumbling or gurgling sound caused by the movement of gas in the intestines.
- bouncingly — in a bouncing manner
- bounty bag — a set of free samples, such as nappies and creams, given to mothers leaving hospital with a new baby
- boxing day — Boxing Day is the 26th of December, the day after Christmas Day.
- brachylogy — a concise style in speech or writing
- braggartly — in a braggart or boastful manner
- broodingly — preoccupied with depressing, morbid, or painful memories or thoughts: a brooding frame of mind.
- buddh gaya — a town in NE India, in Bihar: site of the sacred bo tree under which Gautama Siddhartha attained enlightenment and became the Buddha; pilgrimage centre. Pop: 30 883 (2001)
- buddhology — the study of Buddha and of Buddhahood.