8-letter words containing l, o, n, e, y
- polygene — one of a group of nonallelic genes that together control a quantitative characteristic in an organism.
- polypine — relating to polyps
- polypnea — rapid breathing; panting.
- polytene — denoting a type of giant-size chromosome consisting of many replicated genes in parallel, found esp in Drosophila larvae
- polyteny — the condition of being polytene
- polyxena — a daughter of King Priam of Troy, who was sacrificed on the command of Achilles' ghost
- potently — powerful; mighty: a potent fighting force.
- poyntell — a pavement of tile mosaic forming an abstract design.
- propenyl — containing the propenyl group.
- reynolds — a male given name, form of Reginald.
- secondly — in the second place; second.
- slovenly — untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.
- slovenry — slovenliness
- solemnly — grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks.
- solvency — solvent condition; ability to pay all just debts.
- stonefly — any of numerous dull-colored primitive aquatic insects of the order Plecoptera, having a distinctive flattened body shape: a major food source for game fish, especially bass and trout, which makes them popular as models for fishing flies.
- telegony — a former belief that a sire can influence the characteristics of the progeny of the female parent and subsequent mates.
- the only — being single or very few in number
- tyrolean — of, relating to, or characteristic of the Tyrol or its inhabitants.
- uncloyed — not cloyed or clogged; unsatiated
- uncomely — pleasing in appearance; attractive; fair: a comely face.
- unhomely — not homely
- unlonely — affected with, characterized by, or causing a depressing feeling of being alone; lonesome.
- unlovely — not lovely; without beauty or charm.
- venology — phlebology.
- wonderly — (obsolete) Wonderfully, in a wonderful manner.
- wontedly — Usually, customarily, or habitually.
- woodenly — consisting or made of wood; wood: a wooden ship.
- xenology — (chiefly in science fiction) the scientific study of alien biology, cultures, etc.
- xylenols — Plural form of xylenol.
- xylonite — a type of plastic or celluloid that resembles amber, coral, or tortoise shell and is used in jewellery, combs, or other objects
- yearlong — lasting for a year.
- yeomanly — of the condition or rank of a yeoman.
- yodeling — Present participle of yodel.
- yonderly — aloof; reserved