12-letter words containing m, i, h, r
- monotrichous — (of bacteria) having a single flagellum at one pole.
- monotriglyph — (in the Doric order) any intercolumniation having one whole triglyph.
- moorish idol — a black, white, and yellow fish, Zanclus cornutus (or canescens), inhabiting the tropical Indian and Pacific oceans, having a long snout and an elongated dorsal fin.
- morphallaxis — Biology. the regeneration of a destroyed body part by the reorganization of its remaining cells.
- morphologies — Plural form of morphology.
- morphologist — the branch of biology dealing with the form and structure of organisms.
- morphotropic — of, pertaining to, or displaying morphotropy
- morris chair — a large armchair having an adjustable back and loose, removable cushions.
- moschiferous — giving off or producing musk
- mother image — a person substituted in one's mind for one's mother and often the object of emotions felt toward the mother
- motherliness — The property of being motherly.
- mothproofing — Present participle of mothproof.
- multiwarhead — (of a missile) capable of carrying several independent warheads
- muralitharan — Muttiah (məˈtaɪə). born 1972, Sri Lankan cricketer: a spin bowler, he played in 133 test matches and took a world-record 800 wickets
- muscle shirt — Slang. a T-shirt having short sleeves or no sleeves.
- mushroomlike — Having the form or characteristics of a mushroom.
- myrmecophile — An invertebrate or plant that has a symbiotic relationship with ants, such as being tended and protected by ants or living inside an ants' nest.
- myrmecophily — symbiosis with ants
- mythologizer — One who, or that which, mythologizes.
- n hemisphere — that half of the celestial sphere north of the celestial equator
- necrophilism — necrophilia.
- nephrotomies — Plural form of nephrotomy.
- neurochemist — A researcher or other professional in the field of neurochemistry.
- niche market — specific or limited consumer interest
- nielsbohrium — dubnium: symbol, Ns: the name originally proposed by Russian scientists for this element
- nitromethane — a colorless, oily, slightly water-soluble, poisonous liquid, CH 3 NO 2 , used chiefly as a solvent, rocket fuel, and gasoline additive and in organic synthesis.
- normal pitch — relative point, position, or degree: a high pitch of excitement.
- normothermia — (medicine) The condition of having a normal body temperature.
- normothermic — (medicine) Having a normal body temperature.
- northern min — Foochow (def 2).
- northumbrian — of or relating to Northumbria, Northumberland, or the inhabitants or dialect of either.
- nourishments — Plural form of nourishment.
- nursing home — a private residential institution equipped to care for persons unable to look after themselves, as the aged or chronically ill.
- ombrophilous — (of plants) tolerant of wet conditions
- ophiomorphic — snakelike in form, or resembling the form of a snake
- or something — You use something in expressions such as 'or something' and 'or something like that' to indicate that you are referring to something similar to what you have just mentioned but you are not being exact.
- orchidectomy — orchiectomy.
- orchidomania — an obsession with or passion for orchids
- ornithogalum — any plant of the genus Ornithogalum
- ornithomancy — Divination by means of birds, their flight, etc.
- ornithomimid — (zoology) Any member of the Ornithomimidae.
- ornithomorph — the artistic representation of a bird
- orthodromics — the act or art of sailing on a great circle
- orthorhombic — noting or pertaining to a system of crystallization characterized by three unequal axes intersecting at right angles; rhombic; trimetric.
- orthotropism — Botany. orthotropic tendency or growth.
- other income — Other income is income that does not come from a company's main business, such as interest.
- overemphasis — excessive or undue emphasis.
- overemphatic — excessive or undue emphasis.
- overshipment — an act or instance of shipping freight or cargo.
- overwhelming — that overwhelms; overpowering: The temptation to despair may become overwhelming.