11-letter words containing l, i, e, g, o
- pedagogical — of or relating to a pedagogue or pedagogy.
- pedological — the scientific study of the nature and development of children.
- pelargonium — any plant of the genus Pelargonium, the cultivated species of which are usually called geranium. Compare geranium (def 2).
- penological — the study of the punishment of crime, in both its deterrent and its reformatory aspects.
- perissology — the use of a superfluity of words; an expression of something using more words than necessary
- pestologist — a person who analyses and researches pests and how to get rid of them
- pigeon loft — a raised shelter or building where pigeons are kept
- pigeon milk — crop milk.
- pigeon-hole — one of a series of small, open compartments, as in a desk, cabinet, or the like, used for filing or sorting papers, letters, etc.
- pigeonholer — someone who likes to pigeonhole people or things
- plagioclase — any of the feldspar minerals varying in composition from acidic albite, NaAlSi 3 O 8 , to basic anorthite, CaAl 2 Si 2 O 8 , found in most igneous rocks: shows twinning striations on good cleavage surfaces.
- plagiostome — (of fish) belonging to the genus Plagiostomi, which includes sharks and rays, characterized by a transverse mouth with the jaw suspended from the skull
- plasminogen — the blood substance that when activated forms plasmin.
- plumigerous — wearing or possessing feathers
- poltergeist — a ghost or spirit supposed to manifest its presence by noises, knockings, etc.
- polygenesis — origin from more than one ancestral species or line.
- polygenetic — Biology. relating to or exhibiting polygenesis.
- ponderingly — in a pondering manner
- port gentil — a seaport in W Gabon.
- port-gentil — a seaport in W Gabon.
- potteringly — in a pottering fashion, slowly
- prodigalize — to spend lavishly
- proselyting — a person who has changed from one opinion, religious belief, sect, or the like, to another; convert.
- pseudologia — a psychological condition in which a patient tells elaborate, false stories believing them to be true
- pteridology — the branch of botany dealing with ferns and related plants, as the horsetails and club mosses.
- quinagolide — A dopamine agonist used to treat elevated levels of prolactin.
- reflowering — an occurrence of flowering again
- regionalism — Government. the principle or system of dividing a city, state, etc., into separate administrative regions.
- regionalize — to divide or organize into regions for administrative purposes
- rejoicingly — in a rejoicing or exultant manner
- religionary — pertaining to religion
- religionism — excessive or exaggerated religious zeal.
- religionist — excessive or exaggerated religious zeal.
- religionize — to be devoted to or bring under the influence of religion
- religiosity — the quality of being religious; piety; devoutness.
- religiously — of, relating to, or concerned with religion: a religious holiday.
- remodelling — to model again.
- reprovingly — to criticize or correct, especially gently: to reprove a pupil for making a mistake.
- righteously — characterized by uprightness or morality: a righteous observance of the law.
- saprolegnia — a variety of fungus
- scientology — the philosophy of the Church of Scientology, a nondenominational movement founded in the US in the 1950s, which emphasizes self-knowledge as a means of realizing full spiritual potential
- seigniorial — of or relating to a seignior.
- self-moving — capable of moving without an external agency.
- semasiology — semantics, especially the study of semantic change.
- serological — the science dealing with the immunological properties and actions of serum.
- shigellosis — an acute intestinal infection caused by a bacterium of the genus Shigella, especially S. dysenteriae, common among children and characterized by fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
- shingle oak — an oak, Quercus imbricaria, yielding a wood used for shingles, clapboards, etc.
- silver goal — (in certain competitions) a goal scored in a full half of extra time that is played if a match is drawn. This goal counts as the winner if it is the only goal scored in the full half or full period of extra time
- single bond — a chemical linkage consisting of one covalent bond between two atoms of a molecule, represented in chemical formulas by one line or two vertical dots, as C–H or C:H.
- single knot — overhand knot.