11-letter words containing r, i, a, u
- isoceraunic — representing, having, or indicating equality in the frequency or intensity of thunderstorms: isoceraunic line; isoceraunic map.
- isokeraunic — isoceraunic.
- iteroparous — (of a plant) producing flowers and fruit more than once (usually many times) before dying
- itinerarium — a prayer in the breviary, used by a priest about to begin a journey.
- jack-up rig — an offshore drill rig or platform having a floating hull fitted with retractable legs that can be lowered to the seabed to elevate the hull above wave level.
- jaguarundis — Plural form of jaguarundi.
- jamaica rum — a heavy, pungent, slowly fermented rum made in Jamaica.
- jesuit ware — Chinese porcelain of the early 18th century, decorated with Christian motifs, usually in black and gold on a white background.
- journalists — Plural form of journalist.
- journalized — Simple past tense and past participle of journalize.
- journalizer — One who records events in a journal.
- journalling — journal
- judicatures — Plural form of judicature.
- judiciaries — Plural form of judiciary.
- julius raab — Julius, 1891–1964, Austrian engineer and statesman: chancellor of Austria 1953–61.
- juniper tar — a medicinal tar derived from the European juniper Juniperus oxycedrus: used topically in the treatment of certain skin diseases.
- junk mailer — an organization that sends junk mail in bulk, especially to solicit business or charitable contributions.
- juridically — of or relating to the administration of justice.
- kanchipuram — a city in SE India, in Tamil Nadu: a sacred Hindu town known as "the Benares of the South"; textile industries. Pop: 152 984 (2001)
- kanga pirau — fermented corn used as food
- kashmir rug — a handmade Oriental rug that is woven flat without pile and covered entirely with embroidered patterns of colored yarns.
- kauri resin — a hard resin obtained from the bark of the kauri or found, sometimes in masses of as much as 100 pounds (45 kg), in the soil where the tree has grown: used chiefly in making varnish.
- kick around — to strike with the foot or feet: to kick the ball; to kick someone in the shins.
- kurdaitchas — Plural form of kurdaitcha.
- la louviere — a city in S Belgium, S of Brussels.
- labor union — an organization of wage earners or salaried employees for mutual aid and protection and for dealing collectively with employers; trade union.
- laboriously — requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance: a laborious undertaking.
- lactiferous — producing or secreting milk: lactiferous glands.
- lake zürich — a lake in N Switzerland, mostly in Zürich canton. Area: 89 sq km (34 sq miles)
- lambrequins — Plural form of lambrequin.
- larviparous — producing larvae, as certain insects and mollusks.
- larvivorous — feeding on larvae; larva-eating.
- laryngismus — Laryngospasm.
- lateritious — of the color of brick; brick-red.
- latrocinium — highway robbery
- launderings — Plural form of laundering.
- lauric acid — a white, crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C 12 H 24 O 2 , a fatty acid occurring as the glyceride in many vegetable fats, especially coconut oil and laurel oil: used chiefly in the manufacture of soaps, detergents, cosmetics, and lauryl alcohol.
- laurustinus — a southern European evergreen shrub, Viburnum tinus, of the honeysuckle family, having large clusters of white or pinkish flowers.
- legislature — a deliberative body of persons, usually elective, who are empowered to make, change, or repeal the laws of a country or state; the branch of government having the power to make laws, as distinguished from the executive and judicial branches of government.
- leisurewear — casual clothes that are designed for wear during leisure time.
- leprosarium — a hospital for the treatment of lepers.
- leucocratic — (of a rock) composed mainly of light-colored minerals.
- leucodermia — leucoderma
- life guards — (in Britain) a cavalry regiment forming part of the ceremonial guard of the monarch.
- line-hauler — a heavy-duty truck suitable for line-haul transportation.
- liquidambar — any tree of the genus Liquidambar, including the sweet gum.
- liquidators — Plural form of liquidator.
- literatured — (of a person) well educated and learned, esp in literature
- literatures — writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays.
- litterateur — a literary person, especially a writer of literary works.