12-letter words containing l, p, s
- enophthalmos — The posterior displacement of the eyeball within the orbit due to changes in the volume of the orbit (bone) relative to its contents (the eyeball and orbital fat), or loss of function of the orbitalis muscle.
- entoplastral — relating to an entoplastron
- entoplastron — the median plate of a turtle's plastron
- eosinophilia — An increase in the number of eosinophils in the blood, occurring in response to some allergens, drugs, and parasites, and in some types of leukemia.
- eosinophilic — (of a cell or its contents) readily stained by eosin.
- epiglottises — Plural form of epiglottis.
- epiglottitis — (pathology) Inflammation of the epiglottis.
- episcopalian — An adherent of episcopacy.
- episcopalism — the belief that a Church should be governed by bishops
- episodically — In an episodic manner; in episodes.
- epistemology — The theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion.
- epistolarian — A writer of epistles.
- epitheliomas — Plural form of epithelioma.
- ergastoplasm — endoplasm that is associated with protein synthesis
- escape valve — a valve that releases air, steam, etc, above a certain pressure; relief valve or safety valve
- escape wheel — moving part of a timepiece
- escapologist — An entertainer specializing in escaping from the confinement of such things as ropes, handcuffs, and chains.
- espagnolette — the fastening device on a French window
- eucalyptuses — Plural form of eucalyptus.
- euphoniously — In a euphonious manner.
- exceptionals — Plural form of exceptional.
- exophthalmos — Abnormal protrusion of the eyeball or eyeballs.
- exophthalmus — Alt form exophthalmos.
- explanations — Plural form of explanation.
- explications — Plural form of explication.
- explicitness — The state or characteristic of being explicit.
- explorations — Plural form of exploration.
- expositional — Explained in clear terms, as in writing.
- expostulated — Simple past tense and past participle of expostulate.
- expostulates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of expostulate.
- express mail — mail delivered quicker than normal mail
- expressional — Of or pertaining to expression, either in language, the face or the arts.
- expressively — In an expressive manner.
- exspoliation — (obsolete) spoliation.
- extrapolates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of extrapolate.
- feldspathoid — Also, feldspathoidal. of or relating to a group of minerals similar in chemical composition to certain feldspars except for a lower silica content.
- feldspathose — (mineralogy) Containing feldspar.
- fellowshiped — Simple past tense and past participle of fellowship.
- field sports — sports carried on in the open countryside, such as hunting, shooting, or fishing
- filter press — an apparatus used for filtration consisting of a set of frames covered with filter cloth on both sides, between which the liquid to be filtered is pumped
- fisherpeople — Plural form of fisherperson.
- fishing pole — a long, slender rod of wood or other material with a line and hook fastened to one end for use in catching fish.
- fissipalmate — (of birds) having the toes lobed or partially webbed.
- flaky pastry — variety of puff pastry
- flash powder — powder that could be ignited to provide a bright light to take a photograph
- fleet prison — (formerly) a London prison, esp used for holding debtors
- flight strip — Aeronautics. a strip of cleared land used as an emergency runway for aircraft. runway.
- floor polish — a substance used to polish floors
- floor sample — an appliance, piece of furniture, or other article of merchandise that has been used for display or demonstration and is usually offered at a reduced price.
- fluoroscoped — Simple past tense and past participle of fluoroscope.