13-letter words containing s, e, n, o, r, y
- nasopharynges — Plural form of nasopharynx.
- neuromyelitis — (pathology) inflammation of both the spinal cord and nerves.
- neurosyphilis — Syphilis that involves the central nervous system.
- no entry sign — a sign, esp a traffic sign, that prohibits entry into a place
- non-sedentary — accustomed to sit or rest a great deal or to take little exercise.
- nondescriptly — in a nondescript manner
- nonhysterical — not hysterical or funny
- nonuniversity — distinct from university, not university-based
- north by east — a point on the compass 11°15′ east of north. Abbreviation: NbE.
- north by west — a point on the compass 11°15′ west of north. Abbreviation: NbW.
- northeasterly — of or located in the northeast.
- northwesterly — Situated in, or pointing to, the northwest.
- norway spruce — a European spruce, Picea abies, having shiny, dark-green needles, grown as an ornamental.
- nosogeography — the study of the geographical causes and distribution of diseases.
- nurseryperson — A nurseryman or nurserywoman.
- omnipresently — In an omnipresent manner.
- on your terms — If you do something on your terms, you do it under conditions that you decide because you are in a position of power.
- onychorrhexis — (pathology) fingernail and toenail brittleness and breakage, such as may be due to excessive strong soap and water exposure, nail polish remover, hypothyroidism, anemia, anorexia nervosa or bulimia, or after oral retinoid therapy.
- open registry — ship registration under a national flag available to all ships regardless of nationality.
- overintensity — the state of being too intense
- parasyntheton — a word formed by parasynthesis; for example, kind-hearted
- pharyngoscope — an instrument for inspecting the pharynx.
- phenoxy resin — any of a class of resins derived from polyhydroxy ethers
- phytoestrogen — an estrogen-like compound occurring naturally in plants of the legume family and in grains, vegetables, and fruits.
- possessionary — of, relating to, or characterized by possession
- postembryonic — occurring after the embryonic phase.
- postemergency — of, relating to, or occurring in the period after an emergency
- postsecondary — of or relating to education beyond high school: She completed her postsecondary education at a two-year college.
- pretentiously — characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved: a pretentious, self-important waiter.
- processionary — of, relating to, or moving in a procession
- psychosurgeon — a surgeon who specializes in psychosurgery
- pycnidiospore — the fruiting body of certain fungi, which contains spore-bearing cells
- reasonability — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- relay station — a radio station that receives radio signals and retransmits them, in order to extend their range
- remonstrantly — in a remonstrant or opposing manner
- remonstratory — characterized by protest or expostulation
- resynchronize — to synchronize again
- rhesus monkey — animal: macaque
- royal marines — a corps of soldiers specially trained in amphibious warfare
- saint gregory — Saint (Hildebrand) c1020–85, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1073–85.
- screen memory — a childhood memory, perhaps recalled falsely, that screens out a more distressing recollection.
- secondary era — the period from the beginning of the Triassic to the end of the Cretaceous
- security zone — an area controlled by security forces
- send away for — order by post
- serpiginously — in a serpiginous manner; in the manner characteristic of serpigo
- shockumentary — a television programme showing members of the public in shocking or violent situations
- shrove monday — the Monday before Ash Wednesday.
- shrove sunday — the Sunday before Ash Wednesday; Quinquagesima.
- single-storey — (of a building) having only one floor or level
- soft currency — econ: fluctuating value