11-letter words containing l, i, o, n, e
- lichenology — the branch of biology that studies lichens.
- life lesson — something from which useful knowledge or principles can be learned
- lifeboatman — a sailor qualified to take charge of a lifeboat or life raft.
- ligamentous — pertaining to, of the nature of, or forming a ligament.
- lignotubers — Plural form of lignotuber.
- line editor — (tool, text) An early kind of text editor suited to use on a teletype. The user enters editing commands which apply to the current line or some given range of lines. These include moving forward and backward through the buffer, inserting and deleting lines, substituting a string for a pattern match, and printing lines. Visual feedback is restricted to explicitly requesting the display of one or more lines, in contrast to a screen editor.
- line vector — a vector having specified magnitude and lying on a given line.
- liner notes — Usually, liner notes. explanatory or interpretative notes about an audio album, as a record, CD, etc., printed on the cover or case or otherwise provided.
- linesperson — (sports) A linesman or lineswoman.
- lingonberry — mountain cranberry.
- link editor — linker
- link loader — linker
- linnet hole — a small hole joining a glassmaking furnace to the arch.
- linseed oil — a drying oil obtained by pressing flaxseed, used in making paints, printing inks, linoleum, etc.
- linzertorte — a sweet pastry, often made with powdered nuts, having a filling of red jam and a lattice crust.
- lion-hunter — a person who hunts lions, esp for sport
- lionhearted — exceptionally courageous or brave.
- lipogenesis — (biochemistry) The biochemical production of fat, especially the conversion of carbohydrate into fat so that it may be stored as a long-term source of energy when food is scarce.
- lipoprotein — any of the class of proteins that contain a lipid combined with a simple protein.
- lissomeness — The quality of being lissome.
- lithogenous — of or relating to organisms, as coral, that secrete stony deposits.
- lithopedion — (medical) A calcium-encased foetus that occurs in ectopic abdominal pregnancies when the foetus dies and is not reabsorbed by the maternal body, whereby the maternal system encases the foreign body (foetus) in calcium to isolate it.
- little john — a large, powerful yeoman who was a member of Robin Hood's band.
- little lion — the constellation Leo Minor.
- live action — of or relating to movies, videos, and the like, that feature real performers, as distinguished from animation: A new live-action version of the classic animated film will be released later this year.
- live-action — of or relating to movies, videos, and the like, that feature real performers, as distinguished from animation: A new live-action version of the classic animated film will be released later this year.
- livingstone — David, 1813–73, Scottish missionary and explorer in Africa.
- loan office — an office for making loans or receiving payments on loans.
- loch linnhe — Loch, Loch Linnhe.
- logicalness — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
- logocentric — a method of literary analysis in which words and language are regarded as a fundamental expression of external reality, excluding nonlinguistic factors such as historical context.
- loiteringly — in a loitering manner
- long primer — a 12-point type.
- long splice — a splice for forming a united rope narrow enough to pass through a block, made by unlaying the ends of two ropes for a considerable distance, overlapping the strands so as to make pairs of one strand from each rope, unlaying one of each pair, twisting the other strand into its place in the united rope, and tucking the yarns of the unlaid strand separately into place.
- long-haired — Sometimes Disparaging. an intellectual.
- long-limbed — having long limbs
- long-tailed — (of an animal) having a long tail
- long-winded — talking or writing at tedious length: long-winded after-dinner speakers.
- longevities — Plural form of longevity.
- longingness — strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home.
- longsighted — Alternative spelling of long-sighted.
- loriciferan — (zoology) Any of several marine animals of the phylum Loricifera.
- lounge suit — a man's suit appropriate for informal occasions.
- loutishness — The state or quality of being loutish, of behaving like a lout.
- love potion — a magical potion believed to arouse love or sexual passion toward a specified person, especially the person offering it.
- low-density — having a low concentration.
- low-protein — Low-protein substances contain very little protein.
- low-tension — subjected to, or capable of operating under, relatively low voltage: low-tension wire. Abbreviation: lt, L.T.
- lower rhine — a section of the Rhine River between Bonn, Germany and the North Sea.
- luminophore — a molecule or group of molecules that emits light when illuminated.