10-letter words containing n, o, s, g
- gynandrous — having stamens and pistils united in a column, as in orchids.
- gynophores — Plural form of gynophore.
- gynostemia — the united stamens and pistil of an orchid.
- gyrfalcons — Plural form of gyrfalcon.
- habergeons — Plural form of habergeon.
- hagerstown — a city in NW Maryland.
- halogenous — (chemistry)describes a compound containing a halogen as part of the molecule.
- hang loose — to let loose; free from bonds or restraint.
- headstrong — determined to have one's own way; willful; stubborn; obstinate: a headstrong young man.
- hegemonies — Plural form of hegemony.
- hegemonism — the policy or practice of hegemony to serve national interests.
- hegemonist — the policy or practice of hegemony to serve national interests.
- hexagynous — (of a plant) having six pistils
- hobgoblins — Plural form of hobgoblin.
- holstering — Present participle of holster.
- homogenise — to form by blending unlike elements; make homogeneous.
- homogenous — Biology. corresponding in structure because of a common origin.
- homogonous — pertaining to monoclinous flowers that do not differ in the relative length of stamens and pistils (opposed to heterogonous).
- hopsacking — bagging made chiefly of hemp and jute.
- hostelling — Also called youth hostel. an inexpensive, supervised lodging place for young people on bicycle trips, hikes, etc.
- hostessing — a woman who receives and entertains guests in her own home or elsewhere.
- hot spring — a thermal spring having water warmer than 98°F (37°C): the water is usually heated by emanation from or passage near hot or molten rock.
- hothousing — Present participle of hothouse.
- houselling — administration of the Eucharist
- hypogenous — growing beneath, or on the undersurface, as fungi on leaves.
- hypogynous — situated on the receptacle beneath the pistil and free of the ovary, as stamens, petals, or sepals.
- igniferous — (rare) Producing fire.
- ignivomous — (archaic) Throwing out fire, as a volcano does.
- ignominies — Plural form of ignominy.
- ignominous — Misspelling of ignominious.
- ignorances — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- iguanodons — Plural form of iguanodon.
- immunogens — Plural form of immunogen.
- imposingly — very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
- incognitos — Plural form of incognito.
- indigenous — originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native (often followed by to): the plants indigenous to Canada; the indigenous peoples of southern Africa.
- indologist — a student of Indian literature, history, philosophy, etc
- infoldings — Plural form of infolding.
- ingenhousz — Jan (jɑn). 1730–99, Dutch plant physiologist and physician, who discovered photosynthesis
- inglenooks — Plural form of inglenook.
- inglorious — shameful; disgraceful: inglorious retreat.
- ingolstadt — a city in Bavaria,SE Germany, on the Danube River.
- ingression — the act of going in or entering.
- inholdings — Plural form of inholding.
- inorganics — Plural form of inorganic.
- inpourings — Plural form of inpouring.
- insolating — Present participle of insolate.
- insourcing — The practice of using an organization’s own personnel or other resources to accomplish a task.
- instigator — to cause by incitement; foment: to instigate a quarrel.
- integrious — (rare) Marked by integrity.