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13-letter words containing m, l, i, s

  • rhumb sailing — sea navigation along rhumb lines.
  • rhyming slang — a form of slang in which a rhyming word or phrase is substituted for the word intended, as Kate and Sidney for steak and kidney or khaki rocks for army socks.
  • ribosomal rna — a type of RNA, distinguished by its length and abundance, functioning in protein synthesis as a component of ribosomes. Abbreviation: rRNA.
  • royal marines — a corps of soldiers specially trained in amphibious warfare
  • rumble strips — one of a series of rough or slightly raised strips of pavement on a highway, intended to slow down the speed of vehicles, as before a toll booth.
  • sacerdotalism — the system, spirit, or methods of the priesthood.
  • saint columba — Padraic [paw-drik] /ˈpɔ drɪk/ (Show IPA), 1881–1972, Irish poet and dramatist, in the U.S. from 1914.
  • saint michael — one of the archangels. Feast day: Sept 29 or Nov 8
  • saint-émilion — a dry claret wine from the parish of St.-Émilion in the Bordeaux region of France.
  • sales meeting — briefing of sales representatives
  • salmonellosis — food poisoning caused by consumption of food contaminated with bacteria of the genus Salmonella, characterized by the sudden onset of abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever.
  • salpingectomy — excision of the Fallopian tube.
  • salpingostomy — the formation of an artificial opening into a Fallopian tube.
  • sansculottism — (in the French Revolution) a revolutionary of the poorer class: originally a term of contempt applied by the aristocrats but later adopted as a popular name by the revolutionaries.
  • scalariformly — in a scalariform or ladder-like manner
  • scalpelliform — having the shape of a scalpel blade
  • scapulimantic — relating to scapulimancy
  • schematically — pertaining to or of the nature of a schema, diagram, or scheme; diagrammatic.
  • scholasticism — (sometimes initial capital letter) the system of theological and philosophical teaching predominant in the Middle Ages, based chiefly upon the authority of the church fathers and of Aristotle and his commentators.
  • schoolmarmish — a female schoolteacher, especially of the old-time country school type, popularly held to be strict and priggish.
  • sclerodermite — the hard covering of a section or segment of the body of an insect
  • scleromalacia — a thinning of the sclera (the eyeball's outer covering) which can occur as a result of rheumatoid arthritis
  • scripturalism — the state of being scriptural or adhering to the Scriptures when translating or writing
  • scullery maid — a maid whose duties include washing up and vegetable preparation
  • scythian lamb — a fern, Cibotium barometz, of southeastern Asia, having stalks covered with shaggy, brownish hair and large, feathery leaves, formerly believed to be a source of vegetable wool.
  • sedimentology — the study of sedimentary rocks.
  • segmentalized — separated into parts, sections, elements, classes, etc.; compartmentalized: a segmentalized society.
  • selenium cell — a photovoltaic cell consisting of a thin strip of selenium placed between two metal electrodes.
  • selenotropism — growth in response to moonlight.
  • self-admitted — admitting to a specific charge or accusation; self-confessed: a self-admitted spy.
  • self-assuming — taking too much for granted; presumptuous.
  • self-emptying — containing nothing; having none of the usual or appropriate contents: an empty bottle.
  • self-estimate — to form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the worth, amount, size, weight, etc., of; calculate approximately: to estimate the cost of a college education.
  • self-immunity — the state of being immune from or insusceptible to a particular disease or the like.
  • self-improver — improvement of one's mind, character, etc., through one's own efforts.
  • self-limiting — limiting oneself or itself: a self-limiting authority.
  • self-luminous — radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright.
  • self-managing — to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
  • self-medicate — to medicate oneself without consulting a physician
  • semi-circular — Something that is semi-circular has the shape of half a circle.
  • semi-delirium — Pathology. a more or less temporary disorder of the mental faculties, as in fevers, disturbances of consciousness, or intoxication, characterized by restlessness, excitement, delusions, hallucinations, etc.
  • semi-finalist — A semi-finalist is a player, athlete, or team that is competing in a semi-final.
  • semi-flexible — partially flexible; involving or possessing some flexibility
  • semi-mythical — pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a myth.
  • semi-official — having some degree of official authority.
  • semi-tropical — Semi-tropical places have warm, wet air.
  • semicivilized — half or partly civilized.
  • semiclassical — of or relating to music by classical composers that is familiar or appealing to the general public.
  • semiempirical — partly empirical
  • semilegendary — having some historical basis, but legendary in part
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