13-letter words containing l, o, u, n, g
- lactoglobulin — A protein or mixture of similar proteins occurring in milk, obtained after the removal of casein and precipitated in a salt solution.
- lake sturgeon — a sturgeon, Acipenser fulvescens, of the Great Lakes and Mississippi and St. Lawrence rivers.
- lamb's tongue — a molding having a deep, symmetrical profile ending in a narrow edge, as in a sash bar.
- language code — (human language, standard) A set of standard names and abbreviations maintained by ISO for identifying human languages, natural and invented, past and present. Each language has a list of English and French names and an ISO 639-2 three-letter code. Some also have an ISO 639-1 two-letter code. The list even includes the Klingon language from the Star Trek science fiction series. There are also country codes.
- laughingstock — an object of ridicule; the butt of a joke or the like: His ineptness as a public official made him the laughingstock of the whole town.
- leg-of-mutton — having the triangular shape of a leg of mutton: leg-of-mutton sail; a dress with leg-of-mutton sleeves.
- leucaemogenic — leukemogenic
- leukaemogenic — relating to the development of leukaemia, or causing leukaemia
- lighthouseman — a lighthouse keeper
- linkage group — a group of genes in a chromosome that tends to be inherited as a unit.
- liquid oxygen — a clear, pale blue liquid obtained by compressing oxygen and then cooling it below its boiling point: used chiefly as an oxidizer in liquid rocket propellants.
- litigiousness — of or relating to litigation.
- lodging house — a house in which rooms are rented, especially a house other than an inn or hotel; rooming house.
- loft building — a building of several floors with large areas of unobstructed space, originally rented out for light industrial purposes and now frequently converted to residential occupancy.
- long fin tuna — a tunny, Thunnus alalunga, occurring mainly in warm regions of the Atlantic and Pacific. It has very long pectoral fins and is a valued food fish
- long trousers — full-length trousers (as opposed to shorts)
- longsuffering — enduring injury, trouble, or provocation long and patiently.
- loose-tongued — unrestrained or irresponsible in speech; given to gossiping.
- lounge around — to pass time idly and indolently.
- lounge jacket — a man's jacket for formal use during the daytime where a suit is not required
- lounge lizard — a foppish man who frequents bars, cafés, hotel lounges, etc., with or in search of women.
- luxembourgian — of or relating to Luxembourg, its people, or their language.
- macroglobulin — A plasma globulin of high molecular weight.
- magnanimously — In a magnanimous manner; with greatness of mind.
- magniloquence — speaking or expressed in a lofty or grandiose style; pompous; bombastic; boastful.
- magnoliaceous — belonging to the plant family Magnoliaceae.
- malonyl group — the bivalent group C 3 H 2 O 2 , derived from malonic acid.
- middle ground — an intermediate position, area, or recourse between two opposites or extremes; a halfway or neutral standpoint.
- minor-leaguer — a member of a minor-league team.
- monopolylogue — a theatrical entertainment in which the same performer plays several parts or characters.
- multiregional — of, relating to or involving several regions
- muzzleloading — Of a gun, having ammunition loaded from the front of the barrel where it will exit.
- neuroethology — the study of the role of the nervous system in animal behaviour
- neurolinguist — One who studies neurolinguistics.
- neurosurgical — Of, or pertaining to neurosurgery.
- nominal group — A nominal group is the same as a noun group.
- nonhomologous — having the same or a similar relation; corresponding, as in relative position or structure.
- nonindulgence — Lack of indulgence.
- nonjudgmental — not judged or judging on the basis of one's personal standards or opinions: They tried to adopt a nonjudgmental attitude that didn't reflect their own biases. My guidance counselor in high school was sympathetic and nonjudgmental.
- nonleguminous — pertaining to, of the nature of, or bearing legumes.
- nonlinguistic — of or belonging to language: linguistic change.
- nonliturgical — Not liturgical.
- nonmeaningful — Not meaningful.
- nonregulation — not regulation, not conforming to accepted standards
- numerological — Of, pertaining to, or based on numerology.
- numerologists — the study of numbers, as the figures designating the year of one's birth, to determine their supposed influence on one's life, future, etc.
- numismatology — Numismatics.
- oblique angle — an angle that is not a right angle; an acute or obtuse angle.
- odontoglossum — any epiphytic orchid of the genus Odontoglossum, of the mountainous regions from Bolivia to Mexico.
- old and young — people of all ages