15-letter words containing p, r, i, m

primary teacher — a teacher in a primary school
primary winding — an induction coil that is the part of an electric circuit in which a changing current induces a current in a neighbouring circuit
primo de rivera — Miguel [mee-gel] /miˈgɛl/ (Show IPA), Marqués de Estella [mahr-kes th e es-te-lyah] /mɑrˈkɛs ðɛ ɛsˈtɛ lyɑ/ (Show IPA), (Miguel Prima de Rivera y Orbaneja) 1870–1930, Spanish general and political leader: dictator of Spain 1923–29.
primordial soup — the seas and atmosphere as they existed on earth before the existence of life, consisting primarily of an oxygen-free gaseous mixture containing chiefly water, hydrogen, methane, ammonia, and carbon dioxide.
primrose family — the plant family Primulaceae, characterized by herbaceous plants having simple, opposite, whorled, or basal leaves, flowers with a five-lobed corolla, and capsular fruit, and including cyclamen, loosestrife of the genus Lysimachia, pimpernel, primrose, and shooting star.
primrose yellow — primrose (def 3).
prince charming — (sometimes lowercase) a man who embodies a woman's romantic ideal.
prism binocular — Usually, prism binoculars. Optics. binocular (def 1).
prismatic layer — the middle layer of the shell of certain mollusks, consisting chiefly of crystals of calcium carbonate.
private company — a company whose shareholders may not exceed 50 in number and whose shares may not be offered for public subscription.
problem-solving — skills, process: of finding solutions
problematically — of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable.
professionalism — professional character, spirit, or methods.
program picture — a motion picture produced on a low budget, usually shown as the second film of a double feature.
program trading — trading on international stock exchanges using a computer program to exploit differences between stock index futures and actual share prices on world equity markets
programmability — capable of being programmed.
programme music — music that is intended to depict or evoke a scene or idea
projection room — projection booth (def 1).
promissory note — a written promise to pay a specified sum of money to a designated person or to his or her order, or to the bearer of the note, at a fixed time or on demand.
promotion board — group that markets or advertises sth
properispomenon — a word with an accentuated penultimate syllable that is indicated by means of a circumflex
proscenium arch — the arch separating the stage from the auditorium
protonephridium — a tubular, excretory structure in certain invertebrates, as flatworms, rotifers, and some larvae, usually ending internally in flame cells and having an external pore
proximity probe — A proximity probe is an instrument for measuring how far the surface of a component is away from the end of the probe.
proximity talks — a diplomatic process whereby an impartial representative acts as go-between for two opposing parties who are willing to attend the same conference but unwilling to meet face to face
pseudo-dramatic — of or relating to the drama.
pseudo-military — of, for, or pertaining to the army or armed forces, often as distinguished from the navy: from civilian to military life.
pseudo-romantic — of, relating to, or of the nature of romance; characteristic or suggestive of the world of romance: a romantic adventure.
psychochemistry — the treatment of mental illnesses by drugs
pulmobranchiate — possessing a pulmobranch
pure and simple — sheer, utter
purple trillium — birthroot (def 1).
purslane family — the plant family Portulacaceae, characterized by chiefly herbaceous plants having simple, often fleshy leaves, sometimes showy flowers, and capsular fruit, and including bitterroot, purslane, red maids, rose moss, and spring beauty.
pyramid selling — Pyramid selling is a method of selling in which one person buys a supply of a particular product direct from the manufacturer and then sells it to a number of other people at an increased price. These people sell it on to others in a similar way, but eventually the final buyers are only able to sell the product for less than they paid for it.
pyramidal tract — any of four tracts of descending motor fibers that extend in pairs down each side of the spinal column and function in voluntary movement.
pyrimidine base — any of a number of similar compounds having a basic structure that is derived from pyrimidine, including cytosine, thymine, and uracil, which are constituents of nucleic acids
pyrometric bead — (in a kiln) a ball of material that indicates by changing color that a certain temperature has been reached.
pyrometric cone — (in a kiln) a triangular piece of material that indicates by bending or melting that a certain temperature has been reached.
quasi-permanent — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
radio programme — something that is broadcast on radio
random sampling — a method of selecting a sample (random sample) from a statistical population in such a way that every possible sample that could be selected has a predetermined probability of being selected.
re-entry permit — a permit required to return to certain countries after leaving for an extended period of time
reaping machine — any of various machines for reaping grain, often fitted with a device for automatically throwing out bundles of the cut grain.
reapportionment — the act of redistributing or changing the apportionment of something.
red spider mite — a plant-feeding mite, Panonychus ulmi, of the family Tetranychidae, which is a serious orchard pest
refinery revamp — A refinery revamp is a change in the technology or processes used in a refinery.
regular premium — A regular premium is money paid to buy insurance coverage in installments at particular time intervals, such as monthly or annually.
remand prisoner — a prisoner who is sent back into custody (or sometimes admitted to bail) to await trial or continuation of their trial
retirement plan — a systematic plan made and kept by an individual for setting aside income for his or her future retirement.
rhyming couplet — a pair of lines in poetry that rhyme and usually have the same rhythm

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