12-letter words containing n, u, l
- contrapuntal — characterized by counterpoint
- contrasexual — (of a woman) appearing to defy the female sexual stereotype by being content to be single and childless while being sexually active and financially independent
- control unit — the part of the computer that processes hardware, software, and user inputs and directs their implementation
- contumelious — rude in a contemptuous way; insulting and humiliating
- convolutedly — twisted; coiled.
- convolutions — an intricate, involved, or confused matter or condition
- convulsional — relating to convulsions
- convulsively — of the nature of or characterized by convulsions or spasms.
- coquilla nut — the nut of a South American palm tree, Attalea funifera, having a hard brown shell used for carving
- coral fungus — any of a group of brightly colored fungi having erect, branching fruiting bodies that resemble coral.
- coulter pine — a California pine, Pinus coulteri, having stout, bluish-green needles and heavy cones 9 to 14 inches (23 to 36 cm) long.
- council area — any of the 32 unitary authorities into which Scotland has been divided for administrative purposes since April 1996
- council fire — a fire kept burning continually during a council of American Indians.
- council flat — a flat built or owned by a local council
- councilmanic — of or relating to a councilman or councilwoman
- councilwoman — A councilwoman is a woman who is a member of a local council.
- councilwomen — Plural form of councilwoman.
- countability — the fact of being countable
- counterblast — A counterblast is a strong angry reply to something that has been said, written, or done.
- counterbluff — a bluff made in opposition to another bluff
- counterclaim — a claim set up in opposition to another, esp by the defendant in a civil action against the plaintiff
- counterfoils — Plural form of counterfoil.
- counterlight — a light opposite something, such as a painting, that negatively affects the appearance of that object
- counterplead — to plead the opposite of
- counterpleas — Plural form of counterplea.
- counterplots — Plural form of counterplot.
- counterrally — an opposing rally
- counterreply — a reply made in response to a reply; rejoinder.
- counterspell — a spell or charm which acts against another spell, esp in fantasy or role-playing games
- counterstyle — an opposing style
- countervails — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of countervail.
- countervalue — An equivalent or equal, especially in military strategy.
- counterworld — an alternative world opposite to the virtual world
- country club — A country club is a club in the country where you can play sports and attend social events.
- country folk — people who live in the country
- country lane — a narrow country road, often bordered by hedges
- country life — life in the country
- country mile — a long way
- county clerk — a senior local government official
- court ruling — a decision made by a court
- craniocaudal — (anatomy) From the cranial to the caudal end of a structure.
- crassulacean — as in crassulacean acid metabolism, a method of photosynthesis
- crenulations — Plural form of crenulation.
- croquet lawn — a lawn where croquet is played
- cryoglobulin — an abnormal immunoglobulin, present in the blood in certain diseases, that precipitates below about 10°C, obstructing small blood vessels in the fingers and toes
- culminations — The highest or climactic point of something, esp. as attained after a long time.
- culpableness — The state or quality of being culpable.
- cumulonimbus — Cumulonimbus is a type of cloud, similar to cumulus, that extends to a great height and is associated with thunderstorms.
- cunnilinctus — the act or practice of orally stimulating the female genitals.
- cunnilingist — Alt form cunnilinguist.