12-letter words containing n, a, h, l
- anthologized — to compile an anthology.
- anthologizer — an anthologist; a creator of an anthology
- anthologizes — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of anthologize.
- anthophilous — (esp of insects) frequenting flowers
- anthranilate — a salt present in anthranilic acid
- anthropoglot — An animal with tongue similar to humans allowing human-like speech.
- anthropoidal — Anthropoid.
- anthropology — Anthropology is the scientific study of people, society, and culture.
- antibacklash — relating to the prevention of a violent backward reaction or movement
- antihalation — a process by which light, passing through the emulsion on a film or plate, is not reflected back into it but is absorbed by a layer of dye or pigment, usually on the back of the film, thus preventing halation
- antilynching — opposed to lynching, acting against lynching
- antiphonally — In an antiphonal manner; in the manner of an antiphon.
- antiphonical — Alternative form of antiphonic.
- antithetical — Something that is antithetical to something else is the opposite of it and is unable to exist with it.
- aplacophoran — solenogaster.
- archiannelid — (zoology) Any member of the Archiannelida.
- archilochian — denoting or relating to the 7th century bc Greek poet Archilochus or his verse, esp the iambic trimeters or trochaic tetrameters used by him
- arena chapel — a private chapel in Padua containing a fresco cycle painted (1305–06) by Giotto.
- ariel sharon — Ariel, 1928–2014, Israeli military and political leader; prime minister 2001–06.
- arm's-length — lacking intimacy or friendliness, esp when possessing some special connection, such as previous closeness
- ashurbanipal — died ?626 bc, king of Assyria (?668–?626): son of Esarhaddon. He built the magnificent palace and library at Nineveh
- astonishable — (obsolete) Astonishing.
- autochthonal — Existing where it was formed or born; native, aboriginal, indigenous.
- azophenylene — phenazine.
- bacchanalian — characterized by or involving drunken revelry
- back channel — an unofficial, often secret, means of communication
- backhandedly — In a backhanded manner.
- backlighting — Movies, Television. a light source placed behind an actor, object, or scene to create a highlight that separates the subject from the background.
- backslashing — Present participle of backslash.
- bahia blanca — a port in E Argentina. Pop: 276 000 (2005 est)
- baleen whale — any of an order (Mysticeta) of whales with toothless jaws, baleen in the mouth, and a symmetrical skull, consisting of the gray whale, the right whales, and rorquals
- ballhandling — skill in handling the ball
- bank holiday — A bank holiday is a public holiday.
- beacon light — a light signal for shipping
- bechuanaland — former British territory (1884-1966) in S Africa: now the country of Botswana
- belgian hare — a large red breed of domestic rabbit
- belly-aching — Informal. a pain in the abdomen or bowels.
- bengal light — a firework or flare that burns with a steady bright blue light, formerly used as a signal
- benzaldehyde — a yellowish fragrant volatile oil occurring in almond kernels and used in the manufacture of dyes, perfumes, and flavourings and as a solvent for oils and resins. Formula: C6H5CHO
- betanaphthol — a colorless, crystalline isomer of naphthol, C10H8O, used as an antiseptic and parasiticide
- biotechnical — relating to biotechnology
- black heroin — a very potent and addictive form of heroin that is dark-colored.
- black knight — a person or firm that makes an unwelcome takeover bid for a company
- blandishment — the act of blandishing; cajolery
- blank cheque — If someone is given a blank cheque, they are given the authority to spend as much money as they need or want.
- blanket bath — an all-over wash given to a person confined to bed
- blennorrhoea — an excessive discharge of watery mucus, esp from the urethra or the vagina
- bletheration — nonsense!
- bounce flash — a flash lamp designed to produce a bounced flash.
- branch plant — a plant or factory in Canada belonging to a company whose headquarters are in another country