9-letter words containing l, i, n, h, a
- heliozoan — a protozoan of the order Heliozoa, having a spherical body and radiating pseudopods.
- helvetian — of or relating to Helvetia or the Helvetii.
- heraklion — Iraklion
- heralding — (formerly) a royal or official messenger, especially one representing a monarch in an ambassadorial capacity during wartime.
- hifalutin — pompous; bombastic; haughty; pretentious.
- highlands — a region in N Scotland, including a number of the Inner Hebrides. 9710 sq. mi. (25,148 sq. km).
- hill myna — an Asian bird of the genus Gracula, of the starling family Sturnidae, especially G. religiosa, that has glossy black plumage and yellow neck wattles and is easily tamed and taught to mimic speech.
- hillerman — Tony, 1925–2008, U.S. novelist and anthropologist.
- himalayan — the, a mountain range extending about 1500 miles (2400 km) along the border between India and Tibet. Highest peak, Mt. Everest, 29,028 feet (8848 meters).
- hindafell — Hindfell.
- hitlerian — of or relating to Adolf Hitler or his regime
- hobnailed — furnished with hobnails.
- hodiernal — (rare) Of or pertaining to the current day.
- hog latin — pig Latin.
- holandric — of or relating to a heritable trait appearing only in males (opposed to hologynic).
- hollandia — former name of Jayapura.
- hooligans — Plural form of hooligan.
- horizonal — relating to the horizon
- horntails — Plural form of horntail.
- humanlike — of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or having the nature of people: human frailty.
- humiliant — humiliating, humbling
- hyalinize — to become hyaline.
- hyenalike — Resembling a hyena or some aspect of one.
- hypnoidal — characterizing a state that resembles mild hypnosis but that is usually induced by other than hypnotic means.
- in a hole — an opening through something; gap; aperture: a hole in the roof; a hole in my sock.
- in-thrall — to captivate or charm: a performer whose grace, skill, and virtuosity enthrall her audiences.
- inhalable — That can be inhaled.
- inhalants — Plural form of inhalant.
- inhalator — an apparatus designed to mix carbon dioxide and oxygen, especially for use in artificial respiration.
- inhumanly — lacking qualities of sympathy, pity, warmth, compassion, or the like; cruel; brutal: an inhuman master.
- inshallah — If Allah wills it.
- isohaline — a line on a map of the ocean connecting all points of equal salinity.
- khanbalik — an ancient city in Mongol China, the capital of Kublai Khan: present-day site of Beijing.
- knaidlach — a dumpling, especially a small ball of matzo meal, eggs, and salt, often mixed with another foodstuff, as ground almonds or grated potato, usually served in soup.
- knavishly — In a knavish manner.
- laberinth — (obsolete) labyrinth.
- labryinth — Misspelling of labyrinth.
- labyrinth — an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way or to reach the exit. Synonyms: maze, network, web.
- land with — to give to, so as to put in difficulties; cause to be burdened with
- lash line — a rope or cord for lashing together the edges of two flats or other pieces of theatrical scenery.
- lathering — foam or froth made by a detergent, especially soap, when stirred or rubbed in water, as by a brush used in shaving or by hands in washing.
- laughline — a wrinkle near the outer corner of the eye, as if left from smiling or laughing
- launching — Present participle of launch.
- lavishing — expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish spending.
- leviathan — (often initial capital letter) Bible. a sea monster.
- lexiphane — One who uses words pretentiously.
- line-haul — noting or pertaining to the transport, usually by truck, of heavy loads of freight for long distances or between cities.
- lionheart — a person of exceptional courage and bravery.
- lithuania — a republic in N Europe, on the Baltic: an independent state 1918–40; annexed by the Soviet Union 1940; regained independence 1991. 25,174 sq. mi. (65,200 sq. km). Capital: Vilnius.
- loanshift — change or extension of the meaning of a word through the influence of a foreign word, as in the application in English of the meaning “profession” to the word calling through the influence of Latin vocātio.