10-letter words containing p, o, l, e, n
- narcolepsy — a condition characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep.
- neapolitan — of, relating to, or characteristic of Naples: a Neapolitan love song.
- necrophile — (sexuality) One who is subject to necrophilia.
- necrophily — Necrophilia.
- necropolis — a cemetery, especially one of large size and usually of an ancient city.
- néel point — the temperature above which an antiferromagnetic substance loses its antiferromagnetism and becomes paramagnetic
- negrophile — a white or other nonblack person who is especially sympathetic to or supportive of black people.
- neopallium — neocortex.
- neoplastic — the theory and practice of the de Stijl school, chiefly characterized by an emphasis on the formal structure of a work of art, and restriction of spatial or linear relations to vertical and horizontal movements as well as restriction of the artist's palette to black, white, and the primary colors.
- nephrolith — a renal calculus; kidney stone.
- nephrology — the branch of medical science that deals with the kidney.
- net.police — /net-p*-lees'/ (Or "net police", "net.cops") Those Usenet readers who feel it is their responsibility to pounce on and flame any posting which they regard as offensive or in violation of their understanding of netiquette. Generally used sarcastically or pejoratively. See also net.-, code police.
- neuroplasm — the cytoplasm of a nerve cell.
- neutrophil — (of a cell or cell part) having an affinity for neutral dyes.
- newel post — a post supporting one end of a handrail at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs.
- newspeople — a newsman or newswoman; reporter.
- nilpotence — The quality of being nilpotent.
- nilpotency — The quality of being nilpotent.
- nipplewort — a yellow-flowered plant, Lapsana communis, found in woods and on wasteland.
- no problem — any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty.
- noble opal — precious opal.
- non placet — (especially in a church or university assembly) an expression or vote of dissent or disapproval.
- noncomplex — not complex or complicated; simple
- nonexample — Example that is irrelevant to a rule or a definition already shown, used for a clearer explanation.
- nonpareils — Plural form of nonpareil.
- nonplussed — to render utterly perplexed; puzzle completely.
- nonpotable — fit or suitable for drinking: potable water.
- nonproblem — a situation, scenario, issue, etc that does not constitute a problem
- nonspecial — of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key.
- north pole — the region of a magnet toward which the lines of magnetic induction converge (south pole) or from which the lines of induction diverge (north pole)
- nyctophile — (zoology) Any of the Australian bats of the genus Nyctophilus.
- nympholept — a person seized with nympholepsy.
- oenophiles — Plural form of oenophile.
- oenophilia — a person who enjoys wines, usually as a connoisseur.
- oenophilic — a person who enjoys wines, usually as a connoisseur.
- olanzapine — An antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disease etc.
- oleuropein — (organic compound) A complex glycoside, found in the leaves of olive and privet, that may have a beneficial effect on the immune system.
- on a plate — in such a way as to be acquired without further trouble
- on impulse — instinctively
- opalescent — exhibiting a play of colors like that of the opal.
- opalescing — Present participle of opalesce.
- open field — any area of the playing field away from the heavily trafficked line of scrimmage, in which the defense is widely scattered.
- open flash — a photographic technique employing a flash fired while the camera shutter is held open.
- open vowel — a vowel pronounced with the lips relatively wide apart
- open-field — any area of the playing field away from the heavily trafficked line of scrimmage, in which the defense is widely scattered.
- open-shelf — open-stack.
- optionable — the power or right of choosing.
- oropendola — any of several birds of the genus Gymnostinops, related to crows and feeding primarily on fruit and nectar, noted especially for their hanging nests.
- outleaping — Present participle of outleap.
- paddymelon — any of several small Australian wallabies, especially of the genus Thylogale.