12-letter words containing p, o, g, r
- paraglossate — having paraglossae
- paragnathous — (of certain vertebrates) having the upper and lower jaws of equal length
- parahydrogen — the form of molecular hydrogen in which the nuclei of the two hydrogen atoms contained in the molecule have spins in opposite directions.
- parasitology — the branch of biology dealing with parasites and the effects of parasitism.
- parent group — a large organization that owns a number of smaller separate commercial or industrial firms
- paring gouge — a woodworker's gouge having the bezel on the concave face.
- parlor grand — a grand piano smaller than a concert grand but larger than a baby grand.
- parlour game — A parlour game is a game that is played indoors by families or at parties, for example a guessing game.
- parmigianino — (Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola) 1503–40, Italian painter.
- paroemiology — the study of proverbs
- parting shot — a threat, insult, condemnation, sarcastic retort, or the like, uttered upon leaving.
- partitioning — Partitioning is when a solute is distributed between two phases in a separation process.
- pass through — an act of passing.
- pass-through — a windowlike opening, as one for passing food or dishes between a kitchen and a dining area.
- passage work — writing that is often extraneous to the thematic material of a work and is typically of a virtuosic or decorative character: passagework consisting of scales, arpeggios, trills, and double octaves.
- patrol wagon — an enclosed truck or van used by the police to transport prisoners.
- pentyl group — any of the univalent, isomeric groups having the formula C 5 H 1 1 –.
- perez galdos — Benito [buh-nee-toh;; Spanish be-nee-taw] /bəˈni toʊ;; Spanish bɛˈni tɔ/ (Show IPA), 1843–1920, Spanish journalist, dramatist, and novelist.
- perinatology — a field of medicine focusing on problems emerging during the perinatal period.
- peroxy group — the bivalent group –O 2 –, derived from hydrogen peroxide.
- personifying — to attribute human nature or character to (an inanimate object or an abstraction), as in speech or writing.
- peterborough — a city in Cambridgeshire, in central England.
- petrogenesis — the branch of petrology dealing with the origin and formation of rocks.
- petrogenetic — relating to petrogenesis
- petroglyphic — relating to or having the characteristics of a petroglyph or carving made in rock
- petrol gauge — a gauge that indicates the amount of petrol left in the tank of a vehicle
- phanerogamic — any of the Phanerogamia, a former primary division of plants comprising those having reproductive organs; a flowering plant or seed plant (opposed to cryptogam).
- pharmacology — the science dealing with the preparation, uses, and especially the effects of drugs.
- pharyngology — the science of the pharynx and its diseases.
- pharyngotomy — surgical incision into the pharynx
- phenyl group — the univalent group C 6 H 5 –, derived from benzene.
- phlebography — venography.
- phonographic — of, relating to, or characteristic of a phonograph.
- photoengrave — to make a photoengraving of.
- photographer — a person who takes photographs, especially one who practices photography professionally.
- photographic — of or relating to photography.
- photogravure — any of various processes, based on photography, by which an intaglio engraving is formed on a metal plate, from which ink reproductions are made.
- phragmoplast — the cytoplasmic structure that forms at the equator of the spindle after the chromosomes have divided during the anaphase of plant mitosis, and that initiates cell division.
- phrasemonger — phrasemaker (def 2).
- phraseograph — a phrase for which there is a phraseogram.
- phrenologist — a psychological theory or analytical method based on the belief that certain mental faculties and character traits are indicated by the configurations of the skull.
- phrenologize — to treat with phrenology or phrenological methods
- physiography — the science of physical geography.
- physogastric — pertaining to the swollen, membranous abdomen of certain insects, especially termite and ant queens.
- phytographer — a botanist involved with plant description
- pictographic — a pictorial sign or symbol.
- pig-ignorant — extremely ignorant or unknowledgeable
- pigeon grape — a high-climbing vine, Vitis aestivalis, of the eastern U.S., having leaves that are dull above and rusty beneath, and bearing black, edible fruit.
- pinking iron — a tool for perforating, or for notching or scalloping the edge of fabric, leather, etc.
- pinot grigio — a variety of grape, grown in Italy for wine-making