12-letter words containing h, a, s, t, l
- hypothalamus — a region of the brain, between the thalamus and the midbrain, that functions as the main control center for the autonomic nervous system by regulating sleep cycles, body temperature, appetite, etc., and that acts as an endocrine gland by producing hormones, including the releasing factors that control the hormonal secretions of the pituitary gland.
- hysterically — of, relating to, or characterized by hysteria.
- in mothballs — a small ball of naphthalene or sometimes of camphor for placing in closets or other storage areas to repel moths from clothing, blankets, etc.
- in the least — You can use in the least and the least bit to emphasize a negative.
- inhospitable — not inclined to, or characterized by, hospitality, as persons or actions; unfriendly.
- inhospitably — not inclined to, or characterized by, hospitality, as persons or actions; unfriendly.
- ischiorectal — (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the region between the rectum and the ischial tuberosity.
- isothermally — occurring at constant temperature.
- kitchen salt — coarse salt that is used in cooking but not at the table
- lachrymosity — suggestive of or tending to cause tears; mournful.
- lady's-thumb — a smartweed, Polygonum persicaria, of the buckwheat family, having pink or purplish flowers and lance-shaped leaves with a spot resembling a thumbprint.
- lamplighters — Plural form of lamplighter.
- languishment — the act or state of languishing.
- lantern fish — any of several small, deep-sea fishes of the family Myctophidae, having rows of luminous organs along each side, certain species of which migrate to the surface at night.
- last honours — observances of respect at a funeral
- latchstrings — Plural form of latchstring.
- latin school — a secondary school emphasizing instruction in Latin and Greek.
- laureateship — a person who has been honored for achieving distinction in a particular field or with a particular award: a Nobel laureate.
- lay sth bare — If you lay bare something or someone, you reveal or expose them.
- leather star — a starfish, Dermasterias imbricata, of the western coast of North America, having the body covered by a thick, leathery skin.
- leatherbacks — Plural form of leatherback.
- leathernecks — Plural form of leatherneck.
- leatherwoods — Plural form of leatherwood.
- lecithinases — Plural form of lecithinase.
- lisle thread — a fine, high-twisted and hard-twisted cotton thread, at least two-ply, used for hosiery, gloves, etc.
- litholatrous — of or relating to the worship of stones
- lithophagous — swallowing or feeding on stones
- loathfulness — (rare) The condition of being loathful; reluctance.
- luteal phase — a stage of the menstrual cycle, lasting about two weeks, from ovulation to the beginning of the next menstrual flow.
- lycanthropes — Plural form of lycanthrope.
- lymphangitis — inflammation of the lymphatic vessels.
- lymphoblasts — Plural form of lymphoblast.
- malt whiskey — Malt whiskey or malt is whiskey that is made from malt.
- manslaughter — Law. the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought.
- marshalltown — a city in central Iowa.
- matopo hills — the granite hills south of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, where Cecil Rhodes chose to be buried
- mesolecithal — centrolecithal.
- mesothelioma — a malignant tumor of the covering of the lung or the lining of the pleural and abdominal cavities, often associated with exposure to asbestos.
- metal polish — cleaning fluid designed to clean, polish or add shine to metal
- metaphysical — pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics.
- nasotracheal — (anatomy) Of or relating to the nose and trachea.
- neanderthals — Plural form of neanderthal.
- nightingales — Plural form of nightingale.
- nihil obstat — permission to publish a book, granted by an official censor who, upon examining it, has certified that it contains nothing contrary to faith or morals.
- no less than — at least
- north island — the northernmost principal island of New Zealand. 44,281 sq. mi. (114,690 sq. km).
- oligochaetes — Plural form of oligochaete.
- on the slate — on credit
- open slather — to spread or apply thickly: to slather butter on toast.
- ophiolatrous — of, relating to, or practising snake-worshipping