12-letter words containing l, e, y, p, o
- nonrepayable — that does not need to be or cannot be repaid
- norway maple — a European maple, Acer platanoides, having bright-green leaves, grown as a shade tree in the U.S.
- note payable — A note payable is a written legal obligation to repay an amount of borrowed money at a particular future date.
- nympholeptic — an ecstasy supposed by the ancients to be inspired by nymphs.
- octyl phenol — a white to pink, water-insoluble, flaky substance having the formula C 1 4 H 2 2 O, used chiefly in the manufacture of commercial surface-active agents.
- olympic-size — of the dimensions or length prescribed for the Olympic Games and other major athletic competitions: an Olympic-size speed-skating oval.
- omnipotently — almighty or infinite in power, as God.
- one-act play — a short play consisting of only one act
- opalescently — In an opalescent manner.
- operatically — of or relating to opera: operatic music.
- opinionately — in a conceited or vain manner
- oppressively — burdensome, unjustly harsh, or tyrannical: an oppressive king; oppressive laws.
- overmultiply — to increase too much or too often
- oversimplify — make too simple
- oyster plant — salsify.
- palaebiology — the study of fossil animals and plants
- palaeobotany — the study of fossil plants
- palaeography — the study of the handwritings of the past, and often the manuscripts as well, so that they may be dated, read, etc, and may serve as historical and literary sources
- paleobiology — the branch of paleontology dealing with fossil life forms, especially with reference to their origin, structure, evolution, etc.
- paleoecology — the branch of ecology dealing with the relations and interactions between ancient life forms and their environment.
- paleogeology — the science of representing geologic conditions of some given time in past earth history.
- paleontology — the science of the forms of life existing in former geologic periods, as represented by their fossils.
- paleozoology — the branch of paleontology dealing with fossil animals.
- pantaloonery — foolery; humorous entertainment
- paroemiology — the study of proverbs
- passionately — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- patellectomy — the surgical removal of the patella
- pay envelope — an envelope containing a paycheck or wages.
- pearl hominy — whole or ground hulled corn from which the bran and germ have been removed by bleaching the whole kernels in a lye bath (lye hominy) or by crushing and sifting (pearl hominy)
- 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.
- pectoriloquy — vocalization through the chest wall, indicating a cavity or consolidation of the lung
- penal colony — remote prison
- penalty goal — a goal scored as a result of a penalty
- 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
- penny loafer — a loafer with a slot on the vamp that can hold a coin, usually a penny.
- pentagonally — in a pentagonal manner; in the fashion of a pentagon
- pentyl group — any of the univalent, isomeric groups having the formula C 5 H 1 1 –.
- peptidolytic — causing the hydrolysis of peptides.
- peremptorily — leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative: a peremptory command.
- perfidiously — deliberately faithless; treacherous; deceitful: a perfidious lover.
- perinatology — a field of medicine focusing on problems emerging during the perinatal period.
- periodically — recurring at intervals of time: periodic revivals of an interest in handicrafts.
- peritoneally — through the peritoneum
- perniciously — causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful: pernicious teachings; a pernicious lie.
- petroglyphic — relating to or having the characteristics of a petroglyph or carving made in rock
- phenomenally — highly extraordinary or prodigious; exceptional: phenomenal speed.
- phenotypical — the observable constitution of an organism.
- phenyl group — the univalent group C 6 H 5 –, derived from benzene.
- phlebography — venography.