12-letter words containing l, a, y, e, t
- pinealectomy — a surgical operation to remove the pineal gland
- placentology — the scientific study of the placenta
- plain turkey — a bustard
- play clothes — clothes that are suitable for playing in
- play it safe — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
- play therapy — a form of psychotherapy used chiefly with children, in which patients act out situations in play that are expressive of their emotional problems, conflicts, etc.
- plead guilty — defendant: declare guilt
- plunket baby — a baby brought up in infancy under the dietary recommendations of the Plunket Society
- pneumatology — Theology. doctrine concerning the Holy Spirit. the belief in intermediary spirits between humans and God.
- polychaetous — of or relating to the genus Polychaeta
- polycythemia — an abnormal increase in the number and concentration of circulating red blood corpuscles
- polynucleate — having many nuclei.
- polypetalous — having a corolla of separate petals.
- polythiazide — a substance, C 1 1 H 1 3 ClF 3 N 3 O 4 S 3 , used as a diuretic in the management of edema and hypertension.
- polyurethane — a thermoplastic polymer containing the group NHCOO: used for padding and insulation in furniture, clothing, and packaging, and in the manufacture of resins for adhesives, elastomers, and fillers.
- potentiality — the state or quality of being potential.
- prayer plant — a plant, Maranta leuconeura, native to Brazil, that is widely cultivated for its variegated leaves that close up at night.
- prelatically — in the manner of a prelate
- premaritally — in a premarital manner
- preovulatory — to produce and discharge eggs from an ovary or ovarian follicle.
- presbyterial — of or relating to a presbytery.
- presentially — in a presential way
- prickly heat — a cutaneous eruption accompanied by a prickling and itching sensation, due to an inflammation of the sweat glands.
- pro-equality — the state or quality of being equal; correspondence in quantity, degree, value, rank, or ability: promoting equality of opportunity in the workplace.
- property law — the branch of law dealing with issues relating to land and houses
- proteoglycan — a macromolecule composed of a polysaccharide joined to a polypeptide and forming the ground substance of connective tissue.
- prudentially — of, pertaining to, characterized by, or resulting from prudence.
- ptyalectasis — spontaneous or surgical dilatation of a salivary duct.
- pyritohedral — of or relating to a pyritohedron
- pyrocatechol — catechol.
- pyrosulphate — any salt of pyrosulphuric acid
- quality time — time devoted exclusively to nurturing a cherished person or activity.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- rarity value — if something has rarity value, it is valuable because there a few examples of it
- reachability — to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc.: The boat reached the shore.
- reality show — A reality show is a type of television program that aims to show how ordinary people behave in everyday life, or in situations, often created by the program makers, which are intended to represent everyday life.
- recreatively — to refresh by means of relaxation and enjoyment, as restore physically or mentally.
- reflationary — economy: relating to reflation
- regenerately — in a regenerate manner
- rehydratable — capable of being rehydrated
- reiteratedly — in a repetitive or reiterative manner
- relatability — to tell; give an account of (an event, circumstance, etc.).
- relationally — in a relational manner
- renewability — able to be renewed: a library book that is not renewable.
- reputability — held in good repute; honorable; respectable; estimable: a reputable organization.
- reputatively — according to reckoning; by repute; putatively
- retractively — in a retractive manner
- rhetorically — used for, belonging to, or concerned with mere style or effect.
- rheumatology — the study and treatment of rheumatic diseases.
- rotary table — A rotary table is a revolving part which turns the drill string.