12-letter words containing l, a, y, s, o
- logistically — of or relating to logistics.
- loquaciously — In a loquacious manner.
- lower saxony — a state in NW Germany. 18,294 sq. mi. (47,380 sq. km). Capital: Hanover.
- lycanthropes — Plural form of lycanthrope.
- lymphoblasts — Plural form of lymphoblast.
- malodorously — With a bad smell.
- marshmallowy — Similar to a marshmallow.
- marvellously — In a marvellous manner.
- master alloy — an alloy rich in certain elements, used in small quantities as an additive to melts of alloyed metal.
- mendaciously — In a lying or deceitful manner.
- microanalyst — One who carries out microanalysis.
- microcrystal — a microscopic crystal.
- milquetoasty — Meek, timid.
- miraculously — In a miraculous manner.
- misportrayal — the act of portraying.
- monastically — In a monastic manner.
- monogamously — In a monogamous manner.
- monosyllabic — having only one syllable, as the word no.
- monosyllable — a word of one syllable, as yes or no.
- myofilaments — Plural form of myofilament.
- mystagogical — someone who instructs others before initiation into religious mysteries or before participation in the sacraments.
- nanocrystals — Plural form of nanocrystal.
- nasolacrymal — relating to the tear duct
- occasionally — at times; from time to time; now and then.
- octosyllabic — consisting of or pertaining to eight syllables.
- octosyllable — a word or line of verse of eight syllables.
- oleaginously — In an oleaginous manner.
- omphaloscopy — Introversion.
- onomasiology — the study of the means of expressing a given concept.
- opalescently — In an opalescent manner.
- opposability — capable of being placed opposite to something else: the opposable thumb of primates.
- oral history — information of historical or sociological importance obtained usually by tape-recorded interviews with persons whose experiences and memories are representative or whose lives have been of special significance.
- oral society — a society that has not developed literacy
- oral surgery — the branch of dentistry or of surgery dealing with the surgical treatment or repair of various conditions of the mouth or jaws.
- orchestrally — In an orchestral manner.
- outlandishly — In an outlandish manner.
- outrageously — In an outrageous manner; to an outrageous degree.
- overanalysis — the separating of any material or abstract entity into its constituent elements (opposed to synthesis).
- overclassify — to classify to excess
- owen stanley — a mountain range on New Guinea in SE Papua New Guinea. Highest peak, Mt. Victoria, 13,240 feet (4036 meters).
- oyster plant — salsify.
- palynologist — the study of live and fossil spores, pollen grains, and similar plant structures.
- parasitology — the branch of biology dealing with parasites and the effects of parasitism.
- passion play — a dramatic representation of the passion of Christ, as that given every ten years at the Bavarian village of Oberammergau.
- passionately — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- pearl oyster — any of several marine bivalve mollusks of the family Pteriidae, some of which form pearls of great value, inhabiting waters of eastern Asia and off the coasts of Panama and Baja California.
- penalty shot — a free shot at the goal defended only by the goalkeeper, awarded to an offensive player for certain defensive violations.
- penalty spot — a point within the penalty area and 12 yards (about 11 m) from the goal, from which a penalty kick may be taken
- phosphatidyl — an atom or group of atoms containing one or more unpaired electrons derived from a phosphatide
- photoanalyst — a person who analyzes and interprets photographs, especially a military specialist in aerial or satellite photography.