12-letter words containing h, i, l
- forthrightly — In a forthright manner.
- foster child — a child raised by someone who is not its natural or adoptive parent.
- fowl typhoid — a septicemic disease of fowl, especially chickens, caused by the bacterium Salmonella gallinarum and marked by fever, loss of appetite, thirst, anemic pallor of the skin of the head, and prostration.
- franchisable — a privilege of a public nature conferred on an individual, group, or company by a government: a franchise to operate a bus system.
- francophilia — Alternative capitalization of Francophilia.
- freewheeling — operating in the manner of a freewheel.
- freightliner — a train for transporting containerized freight.
- frightenedly — thrown into a fright; afraid; scared; terrified: a frightened child cowering in the corner.
- galahad, sir — Sir Arthurian Romance. the noblest and purest knight of the Round Table, son of Lancelot and Elaine: gained the Holy Grail.
- gefilte fish — a forcemeat of boned fish, especially such freshwater fish as carp, pike, or whitefish, blended with eggs, matzo meal, and seasoning, shaped into balls or sticks and simmered in a vegetable broth, and often served chilled.
- generalships — Plural form of generalship.
- genethliacon — A birthday ode.
- geographical — of or relating to geography.
- geotechnical — of or relating to practical applications of geological science in civil engineering, mining, etc.
- germanophile — a person who is friendly toward or admires or studies Germany or German culture.
- gerontophile — someone who is sexually attracted to old people
- ghoulishness — The quality of being ghoulish.
- give sb hell — If you say that something is giving you hell, you are emphasizing that it is causing you a lot of trouble or pain.
- gloss finish — a reflective or shiny surface, usually on a photograph but also sometimes on metal, paper, paint, etc
- glossophobia — The fear of public speaking.
- glutethimide — a white, crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C 13 H 15 NO 2 , used as a hypnotic and sedative.
- goldsmithery — the occupation of a goldsmith
- goldsmithing — The work of a goldsmith; the forging of gold.
- goliath frog — the largest living frog, Rana goliath, which occurs in the Congo region of Africa and can grow to a length of 30 centimetres
- gospel choir — a choir performing gospel music
- graphologist — the study of handwriting, especially when regarded as an expression of the writer's character, personality, abilities, etc.
- greenlighted — to give permission to proceed; authorize: The renovation project was green-lighted by the board of directors.
- h paul grice — H(erbert) Paul, 1913–88, English philosopher.
- habilimented — Clothed.
- habilitating — Present participle of habilitate.
- habilitation — to clothe or dress.
- habilitative — to clothe or dress.
- habitability — capable of being inhabited.
- habitational — a place of residence; dwelling; abode.
- habitualness — The characteristic of being habitual.
- haematolysis — Haemolysis.
- haematoxylin — Alternative spelling of hematoxylin.
- haemophiliac — A person with haemophilia.
- hagiological — Relating to hagiology.
- haikwan tael — the customs unit in China, which is the basis for other local taels, equal to 1.20666 troy ounces of fine silver.
- hair implant — the insertion of synthetic fibers or human hair into the scalp to cover baldness.
- hair removal — depilatory treatment
- hair stylist — a person who designs and arranges hair styles.
- haircoloring — dye or tint for the hair.
- hairlessness — The condition or quality of being hairless.
- hairstylists — Plural form of hairstylist.
- half binding — a type of book binding consisting of a leather binding on the spine and, sometimes, the corners, with paper or cloth sides.
- half holiday — a holiday limited to half a working day or half an academic day.
- half landing — a landing halfway up a flight of stairs
- half section — a part that is cut off or separated.