14-letter words containing p, o, r, l
- interpolations — Plural form of interpolation.
- intrafallopian — occurring within either of the Fallopian tubes
- intrapulmonary — (anatomy) Within the material of the lungs.
- introspectible — to practice introspection; consider one's own internal state or feelings.
- ion propulsion — Rocketry. a projected type of propulsion for vehicles in outer space, the exhaust consisting of positive ions and negative electrons repelled from the vehicle by electrostatic forces, resulting in a very high exhaust velocity.
- iridopupillary — pertaining to the iris and the pupil.
- irreproachable — free from blame; not able to be reproached or censured.
- irreproachably — In an irreproachable manner; blamelessly.
- irreproducible — unable to be reproduced or recreated.
- irresponsibles — Plural form of irresponsible.
- isentropically — in an isentropic manner
- isomorphically — In an isomorphic manner.
- jet propulsion — the propulsion of a body by its reaction to a force ejecting a gas or a liquid from it.
- kamloops trout — a variety of rainbow trout found in Canadian lakes
- karyotypically — (cytology) With regard to the karyotype.
- kastrop-rauxel — Castrop-Rauxel.
- keep your cool — remain calm
- kentish plover — Charadrius alexandrinus, a small wading bird belonging to the plover family, breeding in the tropics and subtropics; it is white and greyish-brown, with black legs and bill
- keratinophilic — (of a plant such as a fungus) growing on keratinous substances such as hair, hooves, nails, etc
- kleptoparasite — A bird, insect, or other animal that habitually robs animals of other species of food.
- kyoto protocol — climate change agreement
- ladder company — hook-and-ladder company.
- ladder polymer — a polymer, as DNA, consisting of double-stranded chains linked by hydrogen bonds or chemical bonds at regular intervals.
- lance corporal — U.S. Marine Corps. an enlisted person ranking between private first class and corporal.
- lantern pinion — a wheel, used like a pinion, consisting essentially of two parallel disks or heads whose peripheries are connected by a series of bars that engage with the teeth of another wheel.
- lap microphone — a small microphone that may be clipped to the speaker's lapel, pocket, or the like.
- laryngopharynx — the lower part of the pharynx, above the larynx.
- laryngoscopies — Plural form of laryngoscopy.
- late developer — someone, esp a teenager, who matures physically or emotionally at an older age than considered usual
- latency period — Psychoanalysis. the stage of personality development, extending from about four or five years of age to the beginning of puberty, during which sexual urges appear to lie dormant.
- laterotemporal — (anatomy) Relating to the lateral part of the temporal region of the skull.
- lavatory paper — Lavatory paper is paper that you use to clean yourself after you have got rid of urine or faeces from your body.
- lawson cypress — Port Orford cedar.
- le misanthrope — a comedy (1666) by Molière.
- legislatorship — The office or position of a legislator.
- leopard lizard — any long-tailed lizard of the genus Gambelia, of the western U.S. and northern Mexico, having the body marked with spots and bars of dark or light brown or black.
- leopard's-bane — any composite plant of the genus Doronicum, of Europe and Asia, having alternate, usually clasping leaves and heads of yellow flowers.
- lepidodendroid — resembling or relating to plants of the extinct genus Lepidodendron, which were prolific during the Carboniferous period
- lepidopterists — Plural form of lepidopterist.
- leukodystrophy — (medicine) Any of a group of disorders characterized by progressive degeneration of the white matter of the brain, caused by imperfect growth or development of the myelin sheath that acts as an insulator around nerve fibres.
- lexicographers — Plural form of lexicographer.
- lexicographist — (chiefly, archaic) A student specialising in the discipline of lexicography; lexicographer.
- lexington park — a town in S Maryland.
- linen cupboard — airing cupboard
- lip microphone — a microphone designed and shaped to be held close to the mouth, for use in noisy environments
- lipogrammatism — the practice or art of writing lipograms
- lipogrammatist — a person who writes lipograms
- liquid protein — an amino acid hydrosol used in weight-reduction programs as a substitute for all or some meals: generally regarded as hazardous to health because of low nutritional content and recommended for controlled use only under medical supervision.
- lithographical — Of or pertaining to lithography.
- livery company — a distinctive uniform, badge, or device formerly provided by someone of rank or title for his retainers, as in time of war.