12-letter words containing p, o, e, t, l, a
- metal polish — cleaning fluid designed to clean, polish or add shine to metal
- metallograph — a microscope for observing the microstructure of metals.
- metallophone — any musical instrument consisting of a graduated series of metal bars that may either be struck by hammers operated manually or played with a keyboard.
- metaphorical — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- metapolitics — political theory: often used derogatorily
- metropolitan — of, noting, or characteristic of a metropolis or its inhabitants, especially in culture, sophistication, or in accepting and combining a wide variety of people, ideas, etc.
- minor planet — asteroid (def 1).
- mitteleuropa — Central Europe.
- monopetalous — gamopetalous.
- movable type — type from which text is printed directly in which each character is on a separate piece of metal.
- nanoparticle — a microscopic particle of matter that is measured on the nanoscale, usually one that measures less than 100 nanometers.
- neoplatonism — 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.
- neoplatonist — 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.
- nepotistical — Nepotistic.
- neuroplastic — Of or pertaining to neuroplasticity.
- neurotypical — relating to or showing typical neurological behavior and development: She has one dyslexic and one neurotypical child.
- north platte — a river flowing from N Colorado through SE Wyoming and W Nebraska into the Platte. 618 miles (995 sq. km) long.
- note payable — A note payable is a written legal obligation to repay an amount of borrowed money at a particular future date.
- octopetalous — containing or consisting of eight petals
- octosepalous — having or consisting of eight sepals
- omelette pan — a frying pan that is designed for making omelettes in.
- on the panel — receiving sickness benefit, esp from the government
- one-act play — a short play consisting of only one act
- opalescently — In an opalescent manner.
- open slather — to spread or apply thickly: to slather butter on toast.
- open trailer — any dog that barks or bays on the trail of its quarry.
- operatically — of or relating to opera: operatic music.
- operatorless — Without an operator (person who operates); fully automatic.
- opinionately — in a conceited or vain manner
- optical grep — vgrep
- optometrical — the practice or profession of examining the eyes, by means of suitable instruments or appliances, for defects in vision and eye disorders in order to prescribe corrective lenses or other appropriate treatment.
- organoleptic — perceived by a sense organ.
- orthopedical — (American spelling) Alternative form of orthopaedical.
- osteoplastic — Surgery. pertaining to osteoplasty.
- out of place — a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
- outer planet — any of the four planets with orbits outside the orbit of Mars, namely, the planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
- outplacement — counseling and assistance in finding a new job, provided by a company for an employee who has been or is about to be dismissed.
- overpopulate — to fill with an excessive number of people, straining available resources and facilities: Expanding industry has overpopulated the western suburbs.
- oyster plant — salsify.
- paint roller — a roller of absorbent material, mounted on a handle, that is rolled in a trough of paint and then rolled over a flat surface to be painted.
- palaeobotany — the study of fossil plants
- palaeolithic — the period of the emergence of primitive man and the manufacture of unpolished chipped stone tools, about 2.5 million to 3 million years ago until about 12 000 bc
- paleoclimate — the climate of some former period of geologic time.
- paleontology — the science of the forms of life existing in former geologic periods, as represented by their fossils.
- panel doctor — a doctor within a given area available for consultation by patients insured under the National Health Insurance Scheme
- pantaloonery — foolery; humorous entertainment
- paraglossate — having paraglossae
- parallel top — a parallel line or plane.
- paranthelion — a bright spot in the sky caused by refraction and occurring at an angular distance from the sun of between 90° and 140°
- parma violet — a variety of the sweet violet, Viola odorata, that is the source of an essential oil used in perfumery.