13-letter words containing i, n, h, a
- child-bearing — the act or process of carrying and giving birth to a child
- childrenswear — clothing for children
- chilean guava — a tropical shrub or small tree, Ugni molinae, of the myrtle family, having leathery, oval leaves, rose-pink flowers, and blue-black, edible fruit.
- chiloe island — an island administered by Chile, off the W coast of South America in the Pacific Ocean: timber. Pop: 154 775 (2002, Chiloé province). Area: 8394 sq km (3240 sq miles)
- chimney place — an open hearth.
- chimney stack — A chimney stack is the brick or stone part of a chimney that is above the roof of a building.
- chimneybreast — the wall or walls that surround the base of a chimney or fireplace
- china cabinet — a cabinet in which china is stored when not in use
- chinese anise — star anise.
- chinese-anise — Also called Chinese anise. a shrub or small tree, Illicium verum, of China, having white flowers that turn purple and bearing anise-scented, star-shaped clusters of carminative fruit.
- chinling shan — Qinling Shan
- chiromantical — Of or pertaining to chiromancy.
- cholangiogram — an X-ray of the bile duct performed after administering dye into the ducts that shows up on the X-ray
- christian era — the period beginning with the year of Christ's birth. Dates in this era are labelled ad, those previous to it bc
- christianlike — like or befitting a Christian.
- christiansand — former name of Kristiansand.
- chromaticness — the attribute of colour that involves both hue and saturation
- chronographic — a timepiece fitted with a recording device, as a stylus and rotating drum, used to mark the exact instant of an occurrence, especially in astronomy.
- chronological — If things are described or shown in chronological order, they are described or shown in the order in which they happened.
- chthonophagia — (disease) A disease characterized by the impulsive consumption of dirt, observed in some parts of the southern United States as well as the West Indies.
- churchmanship — The craft or skill of being a churchman. (from 17th c.).
- chylification — the process of turning into chyle
- chymification — the process of turning into chyme
- cinchona bark — the dried bark of any of a cinchona tree, which yields quinine and other medicinal alkaloids
- cinchonaceous — relating to cinchona
- cinematheques — Plural form of cinematheque.
- cinematograph — a combined camera, printer, and projector
- claddagh ring — any of various elaborately designed rings, esp one in the shape of two hands embracing a heart, given as a token of lasting affection
- clearing bath — any solution for removing material from the surface of a photographic image, as silver halide, metallic silver, or a dye or stain.
- clearinghouse — If an organization acts as a clearinghouse, it collects, sorts, and distributes specialized information.
- cliff-hanging — of, relating to, or characteristic of a cliff-hanger: a cliff-hanging vote of 20–19.
- club sandwich — a sandwich consisting of three or more slices of toast or bread with a filling
- coach station — A coach station is an area or a building which coaches leave from or arrive at on regular journeys.
- coachbuilding — the manufacture of bodies for cars, buses, and coaches
- cocaine habit — an addiction to cocaine
- cochairperson — a person who cochairs an organization
- coinheritance — joint inheritance
- collieshangie — a quarrel
- come in handy — If something comes in handy, it is useful in a particular situation.
- commandership — a person who commands.
- companionhood — companionship
- companionship — Companionship is having someone you know and like with you, rather than being on your own.
- conchological — Of or pertaining to conchology.
- containership — a ship specially designed or equipped for carrying containerized cargo
- copartnership — a partnership or association between two equals, esp in a business enterprise
- core handling — Core handling is the way that a core is dealt with to make sure it maintains its properties for testing.
- corinth canal — a ship canal connecting the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf across the Isthmus of Corinth
- corinthianize — to live a promiscuous life
- cornish pasty — A Cornish pasty is a small pie with meat and vegetables inside.
- coronagraphic — Of, pertaining to, or employing a coronagraph.