10-letter words containing p, a, l, e, h
- hyperplane — a subspace of a vector space that has dimension one less than the dimension of the vector space.
- hypodermal — Zoology. an underlayer of epithelial cells in arthropods and certain other invertebrates that secretes substances for the overlying cuticle or exoskeleton.
- hypohalite — (chemistry) any salt of a hypohalous acid, having a general formula M(OX)n.
- hypothecal — (microbiology, planktology) Of or pertaining to the hypotheca, the lower half of the shell of certain types of plankton.
- irish pale — pale2 (def 6).
- isocephaly — (of a composition) having the heads of all figures on approximately the same level.
- italophile — a person who admires Italian customs, traditions, etc.
- jellygraph — a device that uses a plate of jelly to make copies of a sheet of writing, etc
- keogh plan — a pension plan for an unincorporated business entity or self-employed person.
- lagerphone — (Australia) A generally homemade percussion instrument consisting of crown cap beer bottle tops loosely nailed to a pole (often a broom handle) and a board mounted cross-ways on the pole (the head of the broom), and played by striking the pole on the ground or with a stick, by drawing the serrated stick across the pole, or by shaking the instrument. (From 1952.).
- lamp shell — a mollusklike marine animal; brachiopod.
- lamp-shade — a shade, usually translucent or opaque, for shielding the glare of a light source in a lamp or for directing the light to a particular area.
- lampholder — a fixture for an electric light bulb
- lampshades — Plural form of lampshade.
- leadership — the position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group: He managed to maintain his leadership of the party despite heavy opposition. Synonyms: administration, management, directorship, control, governorship, stewardship, hegemony.
- leafhopper — any of numerous leaping, homopterous insects of the family Cicadellidae that suck plant juices, many being serious crop pests.
- leaky heap — memory leak
- legateship — The office or authority of a legate.
- leprechaun — a dwarf or sprite.
- leucopathy — (dated) albinism.
- leukopathy — (pathology) depigmentation of the skin.
- lexigraphy — (uncountable) The representation of words in writing.
- lexiphanes — Plural form of lexiphane.
- lightplane — a lightweight passenger airplane with relatively limited performance capability.
- lithophane — a transparency made of thin porcelain or bone china having an intaglio design.
- lymphedema — the accumulation of lymph in soft tissue with accompanying swelling, often of the extremities: sometimes caused by inflammation, obstruction, or removal of lymph channels.
- lymphodema — (pathology) A condition of fluid retention caused by a compromised lymphatic system.
- mephitical — Alternative form of mephitic.
- methyldopa — a white powder, C 1 0 H 1 3 NO 4 , used in the treatment of hypertension.
- multiphase — having many phases, stages, aspects, or the like.
- myelopathy — any disorder of the spinal cord or of bone marrow.
- nalbuphine — a potent synthetic narcotic, C 2 1 H 2 7 NO 4 , used as an analgesic for moderate to severe pain.
- nalorphine — a white, crystalline, water-soluble powder, C 1 9 H 2 1 NO 3 , used to nullify respiratory depression due to narcotics and for the diagnosis of addiction to narcotics.
- naphtalite — a member of the tribe of Naphtali.
- nephralgia — kidney pain.
- nephridial — Of or pertaining to a nephridium.
- oenophilia — a person who enjoys wines, usually as a connoisseur.
- oleographs — Plural form of oleograph.
- open flash — a photographic technique employing a flash fired while the camera shutter is held open.
- ophiolater — a person who worships snakes
- oxycephaly — a malformation in which the head is somewhat pointed, caused by premature closure of the skull sutures.
- paddlefish — a large ganoid fish, Polyodon spathula, of the Mississippi River and its larger tributaries, having a long, flat, paddlelike snout.
- paedophile — an adult who is sexually attracted to young children.
- palaeolith — a stone tool dating to the Palaeolithic
- pale horse — a representation of Death, as in literature or the Bible.
- palm beach — a town in SE Florida: seaside winter resort.
- panhandler — to accost passers-by on the street and beg from them.
- pathet lao — the Communist nationalist group that took over the government of Laos in 1975 after two decades of civil war.
- pathetical — causing or evoking pity, sympathetic sadness, sorrow, etc.; pitiful; pitiable: a pathetic letter; a pathetic sight.
- peach palm — a palm, Bactris gasipaes, having very spiny, tall stems, widely cultivated in the New World tropics for its edible fruit and palm hearts.