15-letter words containing s, h, i, m
- the square mile — the area in central London in which the United Kingdom's major financial business is transacted
- theriomorphosis — transformation into an animal form, often associated with mythological characters
- thermanesthesia — loss of ability to feel cold or heat; loss of the sense or feeling of temperature.
- thermochemistry — the branch of chemistry dealing with the relationship between chemical action and heat.
- thermodiffusion — thermal diffusion.
- thermoperiodism — the effect on an organism of rhythmic fluctuations in temperature.
- thermosensitive — readily affected by heat or a change in temperature.
- third dimension — the additional dimension by which a solid object is distinguished from a planar projection of itself or from any planar object.
- thirtysomething — a person in her or his thirties
- thomas à kempis — Thomas à, 1379?–1471, German ecclesiastic and author.
- thromboembolism — the blockage of a blood vessel by a thrombus carried through the bloodstream from its site of formation.
- tissue-matching — identification of specific genetically linked antigens in tissue in order to minimize antigenic differences between donor and recipient tissue in organ transplantation.
- to err is human — If you say that to err is human, you mean that it is natural for human beings to make mistakes.
- training scheme — a scheme for teaching people skills in a particular field or profession
- trans-himalayan — the, a mountain range extending about 1500 miles (2400 km) along the border between India and Tibet. Highest peak, Mt. Everest, 29,028 feet (8848 meters).
- tristram shandy — a novel (1759–67) by Laurence Sterne.
- trout fisherman — a fisherman who catches trout
- tsushima strait — a channel between the Tsushima islands and Kyushu island, connecting the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea: sometimes considered part of the Korea Strait. About 60 miles (97 km) long; 40 miles (64 km) wide.
- tychonic system — a model for planetary motion devised by Tycho Brahe in which the earth is stationary and at the center of the planetary system, the sun and moon revolve around the earth, and the other planets revolve around the sun.
- uncomprehensive — of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive: a comprehensive study of world affairs.
- vanishing cream — a cosmetic similar to cold cream but less oily, applied usually to the face and neck as a base, night cream, or moisturizer.
- vermouth cassis — a mixed drink made with dry vermouth, crème de cassis, soda or mineral water, and cracked ice.
- vitreous humour — the aqueous fluid contained within the interstices of the vitreous body
- washing machine — an apparatus, especially a household appliance, for washing clothing, linens, etc.
- washington palm — a palm tree, Washingtonia filifera, of California and Florida, having large fan-shaped leaves and small black fruits
- westphalian ham — a hard German ham with a distinctive flavor derived from being smoked over beechwood and juniper.
- what's-his-name — man: forgotten name
- whatshumacallit — Alternative form of whatchamacallit.
- white christmas — A white Christmas is a Christmas when it snows.
- white mountains — a mountain range in the US, chiefly in N New Hampshire: part of the Appalachians. Highest peak: Mount Washington, 1917 m (6288 ft)
- white supremacy — the belief, theory, or doctrine that white people are inherently superior to people from all other racial groups, especially black people, and are therefore rightfully the dominant group in any society.
- wilhelm meister — a novel (1795–1829) by Goethe.
- wish fulfilment — (in Freudian psychology) any successful attempt to fulfil a wish stemming from the unconscious mind, whether in fact, in fantasy, or by such disguised means as sublimation
- wrestling match — sport: contention by grappling opponent