11-letter words containing l, o, s, y
- hylopathism — the theory that understands matter as conscious or receptive to feeling
- hylopathist — an adherent of hylopathism
- hylophagous — xylophagous (def 1).
- hymnologist — A composer or compiler of hymns; one versed in hymnology.
- hyoplastral — of or relating to hyoplastra
- hyperbolise — to use hyperbole; exaggerate.
- hyperbolism — the use of hyperbole.
- hyperbolist — One who uses hyperbole; an exaggerator.
- hypoblastic — Of, or relating to the hypoblast.
- hypoglossal — situated under the tongue.
- hypoglottis — Anatomy. the underside of the tongue.
- hypohalites — Plural form of hypohalite.
- hypophyseal — Alternative spelling of hypophysial.
- hypophysial — pituitary gland.
- hypoplastic — Pathology. abnormal deficiency of cells or structural elements.
- hyposulfite — Also called hydrosulfite. a salt of hyposulfurous acid.
- hypothallus — a layer of hyphae rimming the thallus of certain lichens.
- hysterology — (obsolete) A scientific study, or treatise on the uterus.
- illusionary — of, relating to, or characterized by illusions; deceptive; misleading.
- imperiously — domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.
- impetuously — of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive: an impetuous decision; an impetuous person.
- incuriously — In an incurious manner.
- indubiously — Synonym of without a doubt.
- ingeniously — characterized by cleverness or originality of invention or construction: an ingenious machine.
- ingenuously — free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation; candid; sincere.
- injuriously — In an injurious manner; in a manner that injures.
- innocuously — not harmful or injurious; harmless: an innocuous home remedy.
- inodorously — in an inodorous manner
- insectology — entomology.
- insidiously — intended to entrap or beguile: an insidious plan.
- invidiously — In an invidious manner.
- irresolubly — In a irresoluble manner.
- isle royale — an island in Lake Superior: a part of Michigan; a national park. 208 sq. mi. (540 sq. km).
- isobutylene — a colorless, very volatile liquid or flammable gas, C 4 H 8 , used chiefly in the manufacture of butyl rubber.
- joylessness — The state or condition of being joyless; lack of joy; unjoy.
- judiciously — using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.
- kelly hours — a suggestion for the name of the hours before and after the traditional school day during which child-minding facilities are provided for the children of working parents
- keratolysis — the loosening or shedding of the horny layer of the epidermis.
- keyhole saw — a compass saw for cutting keyholes, etc.
- kinesiology — the science dealing with the interrelationship of the physiological processes and anatomy of the human body with respect to movement.
- laboriously — requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance: a laborious undertaking.
- lady's room — ladies' room
- laparoscopy — examination of the abdominal cavity or performance of minor abdominal surgery using a laparoscope.
- larcenously — In a larcenous manner.
- law society — association of lawyers
- lay eyes on — the organ of sight, in vertebrates typically one of a pair of spherical bodies contained in an orbit of the skull and in humans appearing externally as a dense, white, curved membrane, or sclera, surrounding a circular, colored portion, or iris, that is covered by a clear, curved membrane, or cornea, and in the center of which is an opening, or pupil, through which light passes to the retina.
- lay to rest — the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep: a good night's rest.
- lecherously — given to or characterized by lechery; lustful.
- lewy bodies — abnormal proteins that occur in the nerve cells of the cerebral cortex and the basal ganglia, causing Parkinson's disease and dementia
- libellously — in a libellous manner