11-letter words containing i, m, u
- instruments — Plural form of instrument.
- integuments — Plural form of integument.
- intercampus — the grounds, often including the buildings, of a college, university, or school.
- intermedium — (in tetrapods) a carpal in the center of the wrist joint, or a tarsal in the center of the ankle joint.
- intermutual — (obsolete) mutual.
- intermutule — a space between two mutules.
- interregnum — an interval of time between the close of a sovereign's reign and the accession of his or her normal or legitimate successor.
- intervallum — an interval of time
- intra muros — within the walls, as of a city.
- intramurals — Plural form of intramural.
- intrapartum — During parturition (childbirth).
- intuitivism — ethical intuitionism.
- intumescent — a swelling up, as with congestion.
- intumescing — Present participle of intumesce.
- ipratropium — an anticholinergic bronchodilator that is used esp in the treatment of certain forms of asthma
- iron-pumper — a person who pumps iron; weightlifter.
- isomorphous — (of a compound or mineral) capable of crystallizing in a form similar to that of another compound or mineral, used especially of substances so closely related that they form end members of a series of solid solutions.
- itacolumite — a sandstone consisting of interlocking quartz grains and mica scales, found principally in Brazil and North Carolina, and noted for its flexibility in thin slabs.
- itinerarium — a prayer in the breviary, used by a priest about to begin a journey.
- itsukushima — an island off the SW coast of Japan, in the Inland Sea: ancient Shinto shrine.
- jamaica rum — a heavy, pungent, slowly fermented rum made in Jamaica.
- jumpstation — A site on the World Wide Web containing a collection of hypertext links, usually to pages on a particular topic.
- junior miss — a teenage girl, especially a subdebutante.
- junk mailer — an organization that sends junk mail in bulk, especially to solicit business or charitable contributions.
- jus divinum — divine law.
- jus gentium — the rules and principles of law derived from the customs and legislation of Rome, as opposed to those derived from the customs of all nations (jus gentium) or from fundamental ideas of right and wrong implicit in the human mind (jus naturale)
- kamelaukion — a tall, black, brimless, flat-topped hat, worn by the clergy of the Eastern Church.
- kanchipuram — a city in SE India, in Tamil Nadu: a sacred Hindu town known as "the Benares of the South"; textile industries. Pop: 152 984 (2001)
- kashmir rug — a handmade Oriental rug that is woven flat without pile and covered entirely with embroidered patterns of colored yarns.
- kim il sung — 1912–94, North Korean political leader: premier 1948–72; president 1972–94.
- kim il-sung — 1912–94, North Korean statesman and marshal; prime minister (1948–72) and president (1972–94) of North Korea
- kim jong-un — born 1984, Korean politician; supreme leader of North Korea from 2011: son of Kim Jong-il
- lactalbumin — the simple protein of milk, obtained from whey, used in the preparation of certain foods and in adhesives and varnishes.
- lambrequins — Plural form of lambrequin.
- laryngismus — Laryngospasm.
- last minute — the time just preceding a deadline or when some decisive action must be taken.
- last-minute — the time just preceding a deadline or when some decisive action must be taken.
- latifundium — a great estate.
- latrocinium — highway robbery
- lees summit — a town in W Missouri.
- leflunomide — An inhibitor of pyrimidine synthesis, used to treat some forms of arthritis.
- lemon juice — citrus juice from lemons
- leprosarium — a hospital for the treatment of lepers.
- leucodermia — leucoderma
- leukotomies — Plural form of leukotomy.
- ligamentous — pertaining to, of the nature of, or forming a ligament.
- light music — music for popular entertainment
- lime burner — a person who makes lime by burning or calcining limestone, shells, etc.
- lime sulfur — a mixture of lime and sulfur that has been boiled in water: used in powdered form or in aqueous solution as an insecticide, a fungicide, and a sheep dip.
- lime-juicer — a British sailor.