8-letter words containing i, s, r
- lingster — an interpreter
- linisher — a machine that polishes and makes the surface of a material smooth using a moving belt coated in an abrasive material
- liqueurs — Plural form of liqueur.
- listener — to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
- listeria — any of several rod-shaped, aerobic, parasitic bacteria of the genus Listeria, pathogenic for humans and animals.
- listproc — A mailing list processor owned and developed by BITNET which runs under Unix. See also Listserv, Majordomo.
- listserv — any similar software program.
- literals — Plural form of literal.
- literose — affectedly literary
- liveries — Plural form of livery.
- liverish — resembling liver, especially in color.
- lordosis — Pathology. an abnormal forward curvature of the spine in the lumbar region, resulting in a swaybacked posture. Compare kyphosis, scoliosis.
- lordship — (often initial capital letter) a term of respect used when speaking of or to certain noblemen (usually preceded by his or your).
- lorimers — Plural form of lorimer.
- low-rise — having a comparatively small number of floors, as a motel or townhouse, and usually no elevator.
- low-risk — A low-risk customer, risk, occupation, or property is not very likely to be exposed to a danger.
- lucifers — Plural form of lucifer.
- lunarist — a person who believes the moon influences weather
- luristan — a mountainous region in W Iran.
- lustring — the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss: the luster of satin.
- luthiers — Plural form of luthier.
- luxuries — a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity: Gold cufflinks were a luxury not allowed for in his budget.
- luxurist — a lover of luxury
- lyricise — to write lyrics.
- lyricism — lyric character or style, as in poetry.
- lyricist — a person who writes the lyrics for songs.
- lysergic — Used in designation of lysergic acid, lysergic acid diethylamide.
- m-series — one of a series of lines (M-series) in the x-ray spectrum of an atom corresponding to radiation (M-radiation) caused by the transition of an electron to the M-shell.
- macarise — congratulate
- macarism — Happiness as a result of praise.
- machairs — Plural form of machair.
- maderise — become reddish
- magister — Master; sir: -- a title of the Middle Ages, given to a person in authority, or to one having a license from a university to teach philosophy and the liberal arts.
- maiasaur — a large hadrosaur, Maiasaura peeblesorum, that is thought to have cared for its young.
- maitrise — mastery; skill.
- mamurius — a smith who made 11 copies of the Ancile to prevent thieves from recognizing the original.
- manjusri — a Bodhisattva personifying wisdom.
- marasmic — malnutrition occurring in infants and young children, caused by insufficient intake of calories or protein and characterized by thinness, dry skin, poor muscle development, and irritability.
- marianas — a group of 15 small islands in the Pacific, E of the Philippines: divided into Guam, a possession of the U.S., and the North Marianas, formally under U.S. trusteeship. 453 sq. mi. (1127 sq. km).
- marimbas — Plural form of marimba.
- mariners — a person who directs or assists in the navigation of a ship; sailor.
- mariposa — any lily of the genus Calochortus, of the western U.S. and Mexico, having tuliplike flowers of various colors.
- marishes — a marsh.
- markings — Plural form of marking.
- marlines — Plural form of marline.
- marmites — Plural form of marmite.
- marquise — the wife or widow of a marquis.
- marrieds — Plural form of married.
- marsalis — Wynton [win-tn] /ˈwɪn tn/ (Show IPA), born 1961, U.S. jazz and classical music trumpeter, jazz composer, educator, and executive.
- marsilea — (botany) Any of the genus Marsilea of aquatic ferns.