14-letter words containing o, n, s, m
- malodorousness — The state or condition of being malodorous.
- man of destiny — epithet of Napoleon I.
- man of letters — highly educated man
- man of sorrows — a person alluded to by Isaiah (Isa. 53:3) and interpreted as being the Messiah
- managed forest — a sustainable forest in which usually at least one tree is planted for every tree felled
- mandelbrot set — (mathematics, graphics) (After its discoverer, Benoit Mandelbrot) The set of all complex numbers c such that | z[N] | < 2 for arbitrarily large values of N, where z[0] = 0 z[n+1] = z[n]^2 + c The Mandelbrot set is usually displayed as an Argand diagram, giving each point a colour which depends on the largest N for which | z[N] | < 2, up to some maximum N which is used for the points in the set (for which N is infinite). These points are traditionally coloured black. The Mandelbrot set is the best known example of a fractal - it includes smaller versions of itself which can be explored to arbitrary levels of detail.
- mangrove swamp — a coastal marine swamp of tropical or subtropical regions that is dominated by mangrove trees.
- manic disorder — a type of affective disorder characterized by euphoric mood, excessive activity and talkativeness, impaired judgment, and sometimes psychotic symptoms, as grandiose delusions.
- manifestations — An event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something, esp. a theory or an abstract idea.
- mansard (roof) — a roof with two slopes on each of the four sides, the lower steeper than the upper
- mariano arista — Mariano [mah-ryah-naw] /mɑˈryɑ nɔ/ (Show IPA), 1802–55, Mexican general: president of Mexico 1851–53.
- marriage bonds — the strong feeling of being united that is associated with marriage
- marrons glaces — chestnuts cooked in syrup and glazed
- marsupial bone — epipubis.
- marvellousness — The quality or state of being marvellous.
- masonry cement — a mix typically of Portland cement, hydrated lime, and other materials, used to improve the water retention and workability of the cement in masonry work.
- master workman — a worker in charge.
- mastocarcinoma — carcinoma of the breast.
- maxwell montes — a compact mountain range on Ishtar Terra, one of the regions of highest elevation on Venus.
- mayonnaiselike — Resembling mayonnaise.
- meadow parsnip — any North American plant belonging to the genus Thaspium, of the parsley family, having yellow or purple flowers.
- meadow saffron — autumn crocus.
- mean solar day — day (def 3a).
- measuring worm — the larva of any geometrid moth, which progresses by bringing the rear end of the body forward and then advancing the front end.
- meddlesomeness — The qualities of being meddlesome; officiousness, intrusiveness.
- mediastinotomy — (surgery) incision of the mediastinum.
- medicalisation — Alternative spelling of medicalization.
- megasporangium — a sporangium containing megaspores.
- melancholiness — a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression.
- melanospermous — having dark spores, as certain seaweeds.
- membranophones — Plural form of membranophone.
- menage a trois — a domestic arrangement in which three people having sexual relations occupy the same household.
- mendaciousness — telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; lying; untruthful: a mendacious person.
- meniscocytosis — sickle cell anemia.
- merionethshire — a historic county in Gwynedd, in N Wales.
- mesencephalons — Plural form of mesencephalon.
- mesh stockings — stockings with a netted pattern or made out of a netted material such as lace or netted nylon
- metafictionist — A writer of metafiction.
- metalloenzymes — Plural form of metalloenzyme.
- metallokinesis — (science fiction): The psychic ability to manipulate or control metals.
- metamorphosing — to change the form or nature of; transform.
- metencephalons — Plural form of metencephalon.
- methodicalness — The property of being methodical.
- meticulousness — taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.
- mettlesomeness — The quality of being mettlesome.
- micro-organism — any organism too small to be viewed by the unaided eye, as bacteria, protozoa, and some fungi and algae.
- microaneurysms — Plural form of microaneurysm.
- microeconomics — the branch of economics dealing with particular aspects of an economy, as the price-cost relationship of a firm.
- microfilaments — Plural form of microfilament.
- microinsurance — (insurance) A type of microfinancial service aimed at low-income people and communities, and typified by low premiums and coverage limits.