12-letter words containing o, h, i, a, l
- ichthyocolla — a fish glue or gelatine used as food or medicine
- ichthyolatry — The worship of fishes, or of fish-shaped idols.
- idiopathical — Alternative form of idiopathic.
- immethodical — not methodical; without method or system.
- in behalf of — in / on behalf of, as a representative of or a proxy for: On behalf of my colleagues, I address you tonight.
- in mothballs — a small ball of naphthalene or sometimes of camphor for placing in closets or other storage areas to repel moths from clothing, blankets, etc.
- inchoatively — in an inchoative or rudimentary fashion; initially
- inhalational — (of an anesthetic) Administered as a gas or vapour that is inhaled.
- inhalatorium — a room or building in which vapours are breathed in
- inharmonical — Alternative form of inharmonic.
- inhospitable — not inclined to, or characterized by, hospitality, as persons or actions; unfriendly.
- inhospitably — not inclined to, or characterized by, hospitality, as persons or actions; unfriendly.
- ischiorectal — (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the region between the rectum and the ischial tuberosity.
- islamophobia — Alternative capitalization of Islamophobia.
- isothermally — occurring at constant temperature.
- john paul ii — (Karol Wojtyla) 1920–2005, Polish ecclesiastic: pope 1978–2005.
- juan hidalgo — Juan [hwahn] /ʰwɑn/ (Show IPA), c1600–85, Spanish composer and harpist.
- kachina doll — a Hopi Indian doll carved from cottonwood root in representation of a kachina and given as a gift to a child or used as a household decoration.
- kaleidophone — an instrument, invented by Professor Charles Wheatstone (1802-1875), consisting of a light on a vibrating rod with a reflecting knob for exhibiting the effect of sound waves
- keratohyalin — (biology) A protein structure found in granules in the stratum granulosum of the epidermis, which may be involved in keratinization, and in Hassall corpuscles in the thymus.
- kingdom hall — a meeting place of Jehovah's Witnesses for religious services.
- lachrymation — the secretion of tears, especially in abnormal abundance.
- lachrymiform — Shaped like a teardrop.
- lachrymosity — suggestive of or tending to cause tears; mournful.
- lamprophyric — belonging or relating to a lamprophyre
- land-holding — a holder, owner, or occupant of land.
- landholdings — Plural form of landholding.
- latin school — a secondary school emphasizing instruction in Latin and Greek.
- leptocephali — Plural form of leptocephalus.
- lexicography — the writing, editing, or compiling of dictionaries.
- light cannon — a particularly powerful torch, spotlight, or searchlight
- lion's share — the largest part or share, especially a disproportionate portion: The eldest son received the lion's share of the estate.
- lion-hearted — exceptionally courageous or brave.
- lithographed — Simple past tense and past participle of lithograph.
- lithographer — a person who works at lithography.
- lithographic — Of, relating to, or produced by lithography.
- litholatrous — of or relating to the worship of stones
- lithological — Of or pertaining to lithology.
- lithophagous — swallowing or feeding on stones
- loansharking — the practice of lending money at excessive rates of interest.
- lounge chair — a chair designed for lounging, as an easy chair, chaise longue, or recliner.
- lycanthropic — a delusion in which one imagines oneself to be a wolf or other wild animal.
- lymphangioma — a benign tumor composed of dilated and newly formed lymph vessels.
- lyophilizate — A lyophilizate is a freeze-dried product.
- machicolated — Having machicolations.
- machine bolt — a threaded fastener, used with a nut for connecting metal parts, having a thread diameter of about 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) or more and a square or hexagonal head for tightening by a wrench.
- machine tool — a power-operated machine, as a lathe, used for general cutting and shaping of metal and other substances.
- machtpolitik — power politics
- malnourished — poorly or improperly nourished; suffering from malnutrition: thin, malnourished victims of the famine.
- matopo hills — the granite hills south of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, where Cecil Rhodes chose to be buried