12-letter words containing p, y, e, l, o, n
- omnipotently — almighty or infinite in power, as God.
- one-act play — a short play consisting of only one act
- opalescently — In an opalescent manner.
- opinionately — in a conceited or vain manner
- oyster plant — salsify.
- palaeobotany — the study of fossil plants
- paleontology — the science of the forms of life existing in former geologic periods, as represented by their fossils.
- pantaloonery — foolery; humorous entertainment
- passionately — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- pay envelope — an envelope containing a paycheck or wages.
- pearl hominy — whole or ground hulled corn from which the bran and germ have been removed by bleaching the whole kernels in a lye bath (lye hominy) or by crushing and sifting (pearl hominy)
- penal colony — remote prison
- penalty goal — a goal scored as a result of a penalty
- penalty shot — a free shot at the goal defended only by the goalkeeper, awarded to an offensive player for certain defensive violations.
- penalty spot — a point within the penalty area and 12 yards (about 11 m) from the goal, from which a penalty kick may be taken
- penny loafer — a loafer with a slot on the vamp that can hold a coin, usually a penny.
- pentagonally — in a pentagonal manner; in the fashion of a pentagon
- pentyl group — any of the univalent, isomeric groups having the formula C 5 H 1 1 –.
- perinatology — a field of medicine focusing on problems emerging during the perinatal period.
- peritoneally — through the peritoneum
- perniciously — causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful: pernicious teachings; a pernicious lie.
- phenomenally — highly extraordinary or prodigious; exceptional: phenomenal speed.
- phenotypical — the observable constitution of an organism.
- phenyl group — the univalent group C 6 H 5 –, derived from benzene.
- phonemically — of or relating to phonemes: a phonemic system.
- phonetically — Also, phonetical. of or relating to speech sounds, their production, or their transcription in written symbols.
- phylogenesis — the development or evolution of a particular group of organisms.
- phylogenetic — the development or evolution of a particular group of organisms.
- piano player — pianist.
- pinealectomy — a surgical operation to remove the pineal gland
- placentology — the scientific study of the placenta
- player piano — a piano that can play automatically when the keys are actuated electronically or by a pneumatic device controlled by a piano roll.
- plenipotency — the state of being plenipotent
- pneumatology — Theology. doctrine concerning the Holy Spirit. the belief in intermediary spirits between humans and God.
- pneumonology — the study of the respiratory system
- polybutylene — any of several polymers of butylene, used chiefly in the manufacture of lubricants and synthetic rubber.
- polycentrism — the doctrine that a plurality of independent centers of leadership, power, or ideology may exist within a single political system, especially Communism.
- polyembryony — the production of more than one embryo from one egg.
- polyethylene — a plastic polymer of ethylene used chiefly for containers, electrical insulation, and packaging.
- polyisoprene — a thermoplastic polymer, (C 5 H 8) n , the major constituent of natural rubber and also obtained synthetically.
- polyneuritis — inflammation of several nerves at the same time; multiple neuritis.
- polynucleate — having many nuclei.
- polyphenolic — relating to a polyphenol
- polysiloxane — a polymer composed of silicon and oxygen atoms
- polysyndeton — the use of a number of conjunctions in close succession.
- polyurethane — a thermoplastic polymer containing the group NHCOO: used for padding and insulation in furniture, clothing, and packaging, and in the manufacture of resins for adhesives, elastomers, and fillers.
- portentously — of the nature of a portent; momentous.
- potentiality — the state or quality of being potential.
- poverty line — a minimum income level used as an official standard for determining the proportion of a population living in poverty.
- prenominally — before a noun