12-letter words containing l, a, c, r, o
- chorological — relating to the place where something can be found
- chorus pedal — an electronic device that creates the effect of more than one sound from a single source by combining a short delay with slight deviations in pitch
- chromatology — chromatics.
- chromatophil — Also, chromatophilic, chromatophilous [kroh-muh-tof-uh-luh s] /ˌkroʊ məˈtɒf ə ləs/ (Show IPA). chromophil (def 1).
- chromophilia — the property of staining readily.
- chromoplasts — Plural form of chromoplast.
- chrysophanol — (organic compound) A chemical compound found in rhubarb.
- cigar flower — the common name for a small, shrubby plant, Cuphea ignea, of the loosestrife family, native to Mexico and Jamaica, grown as an ornamental and houseplant: named for its red tubular flowers that resemble cigars.
- cigar holder — a mouthpiece of wood, ivory, etc, used for holding a cigar while it is smoked
- ciliary body — the part of the vascular tunic of the eye that connects the choroid with the iris
- circulations — Plural form of circulation.
- circumboreal — of or having to do with plants and animals inhabiting boreal regions of North America and Eurasia
- circumocular — surrounding the eye.
- cladocarpous — pleurocarpous.
- cladosporium — any of the species of fungi in the genus Cladosporium
- claims ratio — The claims ratio is the percentage of claims costs incurred in relation to the premiums earned.
- clairvoyance — the alleged power of perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses
- clairvoyancy — the faculty of clairvoyance
- clairvoyants — Plural form of clairvoyant.
- clam chowder — chowder containing clams
- clamourously — Archaic spelling of clamorously.
- clangorously — In a clangorous manner; ringingly.
- clapboarding — Present participle of clapboard.
- clapperboard — A clapperboard consists of two pieces of wood that are connected by a hinge and hit together before each scene when making a film, to make it easier to match the sound and pictures of different scenes.
- clara barton — Clara, 1821–1912, U.S. philanthropist who organized the American Red Cross in 1881.
- clarion call — A clarion call is a strong and emotional appeal to people to do something.
- claustration — the act of confining to a small space (usually a cloister)
- clayton fern — a tall fern, Osmunda claytoniana, of eastern North America and eastern Asia, having an interruption of growth in the center of some fronds.
- clean a room — If you clean a room, you make the inside of it and the furniture in it free from dirt and dust.
- clerofascist — A cleric supporting fascism or advocating a synthesis of religion and fascism.
- clomipramine — A tricyclic, heterocyclic drug used to treat depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- closegrained — having a fine, compact grain or texture
- closet drama — drama suitable for reading rather than performing
- clothes rack — a framework for holding or displaying clothes in a shop
- clotrimazole — An antifungal medication used to treat humans and animals.
- cloud banner — banner cloud.
- cloverleaves — Plural form of cloverleaf.
- coachbuilder — (historical) A builder of horse-drawn coaches.
- coal-burning — fuelled by burning coal
- cobalt green — a medium, yellowish-green color.
- cocktail bar — a bar which serves cocktails
- cocurricular — of or relating to a joint curriculum
- coelenterata — the phylum comprising the coelenterates.
- coelenterate — any invertebrate of the phylum Cnidaria (formerly Coelenterata), having a saclike body with a single opening (mouth), which occurs in polyp and medusa forms. Coelenterates include the hydra, jellyfishes, sea anemones, and corals
- coffee royal — café royale.
- cold storage — If something such as food is put in cold storage, it is kept in an artificially-cooled place in order to preserve it.
- cold warrior — a person who engages in or promotes a cold war
- cold-hearted — A cold-hearted person does not feel any affection or sympathy towards other people.
- coleopterans — Plural form of coleopteran.
- coleorrhizae — protective sheath enclosing grass seedlings