11-letter words containing l, e, f
- defoliating — Present participle of defoliate.
- defoliation — to strip (a tree, bush, etc.) of leaves.
- deformalize — to make (something) less formal
- delightfull — Archaic form of delightful.
- delta force — (in the US) an élite army unit involved in counterterrorist operations abroad
- demulsified — Simple past tense and past participle of demulsify.
- desulfurate — to desulfurize.
- desulfurize — to remove sulfur from
- dewar flask — a type of vacuum flask, esp one used in scientific experiments to keep liquid air, helium, etc; Thermos
- diesel fuel — a combustible petroleum distillate used as fuel for diesel engines.
- differently — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- diffidently — lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
- diffusively — In a diffusive manner.
- dignifiable — Capable of being dignified.
- dignifiedly — In a dignified manner.
- direfulness — the state or fact of being direful
- disc floret — any of the small tubular flowers at the centre of the flower head of certain composite plants, such as the daisy
- disgraceful — bringing or deserving disgrace; shameful; dishonorable; disreputable.
- disk flower — one of a number of small tubular flowers composing the disk of certain composite plants.
- disquietful — full of disquiet
- distasteful — unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore.
- distressful — causing or involving distress: the distressful circumstances of poverty and sickness.
- dobsonflies — Plural form of dobsonfly.
- dole office — an informal term for a job centre
- dolefulness — The characteristic of being doleful; sadness.
- dorsiflexor — a muscle causing dorsiflexion.
- double flat — a symbol () that lowers the pitch of the note following it by two semitones.
- double life — If you say that someone is living a double life, you mean that they lead two separate and very different lives, and they appear to be a different person in each.
- dragonflies — Plural form of dragonfly.
- drift angle — the angle made by the path of a drifting vessel with its heading.
- duffel coat — a hooded overcoat of sturdy wool, usually knee-length and with frog fasteners.
- duffle coat — a hooded overcoat of sturdy wool, usually knee-length and with frog fasteners.
- dunfermline — an administrative district in E Scotland, in the Fife region. 120 sq. mi. (311 sq. km).
- dust ruffle — a ruffle attached to the inside hem of a full-length petticoat or skirt to protect the bottom edge of the garment against dirt and wear, popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- dutifulness — The state of being dutiful.
- easefulness — State of being easeful, or a quality of promoting ease and tranquillity.
- ebola fever — Also called Ebola fever, Ebola hemorrhagic fever, Ebola virus disease. a usually fatal disease, a type of hemorrhagic fever, caused by the Ebola virus and marked by high fever, severe gastrointestinal distress, and bleeding.
- ecofriendly — Alternative spelling of eco-friendly.
- effectively — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
- effectivley — Misspelling of effectively.
- effectually — producing or capable of producing an intended effect; adequate.
- efficiently — performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort; having and using requisite knowledge, skill, and industry; competent; capable: a reliable, efficient assistant.
- effloresced — Simple past tense and past participle of effloresce.
- effloresces — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of effloresce.
- effortfully — In an effortful manner: with effort.
- eid-ul-fitr — an annual Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan, involving the exchange of gifts and a festive meal
- elderflower — The flower of the elder, used to make wines, cordials, and other drinks.
- electrified — Powered by electricity.
- electrifies — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of electrify.
- electroform — to form (a metallic object) by electrolytic deposition on a mould or matrix