11-letter words containing p, l, e, i, o, t
- in the loop — a portion of a cord, ribbon, etc., folded or doubled upon itself so as to leave an opening between the parts.
- incompleted — Incomplete, uncompleted.
- incompletes — Plural form of incomplete.
- intercouple — two of the same sort considered together; pair.
- intercupola — the space between an inner and an outer dome.
- interlopers — Plural form of interloper.
- interloping — to intrude into some region or field of trade without a proper license.
- interpolate — to introduce (something additional or extraneous) between other things or parts; interject; interpose; intercalate.
- isospectral — (mathematics) Having the same spectrum.
- kinetoplast — A mass of mitochondrial DNA lying close to the nucleus in some flagellate protozoa.
- kleptomania — an irresistible impulse to steal, stemming from emotional disturbance rather than economic need.
- lepidoptera — the order comprising the lepidopterous insects.
- lepidoptery — the branch of zoology dealing with butterflies and moths.
- leptokurtic — (of a frequency distribution) being more concentrated about the mean than the corresponding normal distribution.
- leptospiral — relating to, caused by, or characteristic of leptospires
- light opera — operetta.
- lipopeptide — (biochemistry) An organic compound of lipids and peptides.
- lipoprotein — any of the class of proteins that contain a lipid combined with a simple protein.
- lister-plow — Also called lister plow, middlebreaker, middlebuster. a plow with a double moldboard, used to prepare the ground for planting by producing furrows and ridges.
- lithopedion — (medical) A calcium-encased foetus that occurs in ectopic abdominal pregnancies when the foetus dies and is not reabsorbed by the maternal body, whereby the maternal system encases the foreign body (foetus) in calcium to isolate it.
- lithophytes — Plural form of lithophyte.
- lithosphere — the solid portion of the earth (distinguished from atmosphere, hydrosphere).
- liver spots — a form of chloasma in which irregularly shaped light-brown spots occur on the skin.
- lost pleiad — See under Pleiades (def 1).
- love potion — a magical potion believed to arouse love or sexual passion toward a specified person, especially the person offering it.
- low-pitched — pitched in a low register or key: a low-pitched aria for the basso.
- low-protein — Low-protein substances contain very little protein.
- luteotropic — affecting the corpus luteum.
- luteotropin — prolactin.
- megapolitan — of, relating to, or characteristic of a megalopolis.
- melting pot — a pot in which metals or other substances are melted or fused.
- metapodials — Plural form of metapodial.
- montpellier — a department in S France. 2403 sq. mi. (6225 sq. km). Capital: Montpellier.
- most-lupine — pertaining to or resembling the wolf.
- mount siple — a mountain in Antarctica, on the coast of Byrd Land. Height: 3100 m (10 171 ft)
- multiperiod — Relating to multiple periods.
- multiperson — a human being, whether an adult or child: The table seats four persons.
- multiplexor — multiplexing
- multipotent — having power to produce or influence several effects or results.
- myelopathic — any disorder of the spinal cord or of bone marrow.
- napoleonite — a variety of diorite rock with a spherical structure
- narcoleptic — a condition characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep.
- needlepoint — embroidery upon canvas, usually with uniform spacing of stitches in a pattern.
- nemophilist — (rare) One who is fond of forests or forest scenery; a haunter of the woods.
- neoplatonic — a philosophical system, originated in the 3rd century a.d. by Plotinus, founded chiefly on Platonic doctrine and Eastern mysticism, with later influences from Christianity. It holds that all existence consists of emanations from the One with whom the soul may be reunited.
- neopopulist — pertaining to a revival of populism, especially a sophisticated form appealing to commonplace values and prejudices.
- neotropical — belonging or pertaining to a geographical division comprising that part of the New World extending from the tropic of Cancer southward.
- nephroliths — a renal calculus; kidney stone.
- neuroleptic — (chiefly of a drug) tending to reduce nervous tension by depressing nerve functions.
- neutrophile — (biology) Any organism that thrives in a relatively neutral pH.