13-letter words containing q, u, e
- main sequence — a narrow band in the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram in which 90 percent of all observed stars are plotted.
- marble quarry — a quarry where marble is extracted
- market square — a square in a village, town, etc in which a market is, or was formerly, held
- medium quarto — a size of book, about 9½ × 12 inches (24 × 30 cm), untrimmed. Abbreviation: medium 4to.
- moot question — an issue or position which is open to debate
- mosquito bite — a bite inflicted by a mosquito
- mother liquor — the portion of a solution remaining after crystallization of its important component.
- multiloquence — the quality of being excessively talkative; loquaciousness
- narrow squeak — an escape only just managed
- non-requisite — required or necessary for a particular purpose, position, etc.; indispensable: the requisite skills of an engineer.
- nondelinquent — a person who is not a delinquent
- nonequivalent — Not equivalent; different.
- nonsequential — characterized by regular sequence of parts.
- nonuniqueness — the quality of being nonunique
- null sequence — a sequence that has zero as its limit.
- oblique angle — an angle that is not a right angle; an acute or obtuse angle.
- oblique fault — a fault that runs obliquely to, rather than parallel to or perpendicular to, the strike of the affected rocks
- on the square — a rectangle having all four sides of equal length.
- open question — question: invites long answer
- opera comique — comic opera.
- orange squash — an orange-flavoured drink made from fruit juice, sugar, and water
- out of square — a rectangle having all four sides of equal length.
- overfrequency — Also, frequence. the state or fact of being frequent; frequent occurrence: We are alarmed by the frequency of fires in the neighborhood.
- overqualified — having more education, training, or experience than is required for a job or position.
- parquet floor — flooring made of inlaid wood
- pas de basque — a step in which the dancer swings one foot to the side, springs onto it, and swings the other foot against it.
- phylloquinone — vitamin K1.
- piano quartet — a musical composition scored for piano and three other instruments, typically violin, viola, and cello.
- piano quintet — a musical composition scored for a string quartet, or other combination of four instruments, and piano.
- picturesquely — visually charming or quaint, as if resembling or suitable for a painting: a picturesque fishing village.
- plastoquinone — a quinone that occurs in the chloroplasts of plants and functions as an electron carrier during photosynthesis.
- plique-a-jour — an enameling technique in which the colored enamels are fused into the spaces of a wire framework on a temporary backing; the backing is then removed, producing a translucent effect
- pocket-square — a handkerchief, often colored or figured, worn in the breast pocket of a suit or blazer as a fashion accessory.
- pont l'eveque — a strongly flavored, pale-yellow cheese with a soft center, made from whole or skimmed milk.
- post-conquest — the act or state of conquering or the state of being conquered; vanquishment.
- pre-requisite — required beforehand: a prerequisite fund of knowledge.
- pseudoaquatic — not aquatic but indigenous to moist regions.
- quadragesimal — of, relating to, or suitable for Lent; Lenten.
- quadrennially — Every four years.
- quadrifoliate — (botany) Having four leaves or leaflets.
- quadrigeminal — Having four parts, or two pairs.
- quadrilateral — having four sides.
- quadriliteral — using or consisting of four letters.
- quadringenary — a 400th anniversary
- quadripartite — divided into or consisting of four parts.
- quadriplegics — Plural form of quadriplegic.
- quadrumvirate — a governing or managing group, coalition, or the like, of four persons.
- quadrupedally — In the manner of an animal that walks on four feet or four legs.
- quadruple run — a set of five cards consisting of a three-card run plus two other cards that duplicate different denominations in the run, as 5,5,6,6,7, worth 16 points.
- quadruplicate — one of four copies or identical items, especially copies of typewritten material.