12-letter words containing s, p, u, l, y
- polymorphous — having, assuming, or passing through many or various forms, stages, or the like.
- polyneuritis — inflammation of several nerves at the same time; multiple neuritis.
- polyoestrous — polyestrous.
- polyomavirus — any of a genus (Polyomavirus) of papovaviruses that naturally infect wild and laboratory mice, and that cause tumors when injected into newborn mice
- polypetalous — having a corolla of separate petals.
- polyphyllous — made up of multiple members or parts
- polysepalous — having a calyx of separate or unconnected sepals.
- polystichous — arranged in rows or series.
- polysulphide — any sulphide of a metal containing divalent anions in which there are chains of sulphur atoms, as in the polysulphides of sodium, Na2S2, Na2S3, Na2S4, etc
- pompholygous — characterized by pompholyx
- portentously — of the nature of a portent; momentous.
- posthumously — arising, occurring, or continuing after one's death: a posthumous award for bravery.
- power supply — power supply unit
- precariously — dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure: a precarious livelihood.
- precociously — unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development: a precocious child.
- prodigiously — extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.: a prodigious research grant.
- propitiously — presenting favorable conditions; favorable: propitious weather.
- prosperously — having or characterized by financial success or good fortune; flourishing; successful: a prosperous business.
- psychosexual — of or relating to the relationship of psychological and sexual phenomena.
- pugnaciously — inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.
- pulley stile — (in a window frame) a stile against which a window sash slides.
- purposefully — having a purpose.
- pussy willow — a small willow, Salix discolor, of eastern North America, having silky catkins.
- pussy-willow — a small willow, Salix discolor, of eastern North America, having silky catkins.
- pyroligneous — produced by the distillation of wood.
- pyrosulfuric — of or derived from pyrosulfuric acid; disulfuric.
- pyrosulphate — any salt of pyrosulphuric acid
- respectfully — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- reupholstery — the materials used to cushion and cover furniture.
- scapulimancy — divination of the future by observation of the cracking of a mammal's scapula that has been heated by a fire or hot instrument.
- scapulomancy — divination of the future by observation of the cracking of a mammal's scapula that has been heated by a fire or hot instrument.
- scripturally — (sometimes initial capital letter) of, relating to, or in accordance with sacred writings, especially the Scriptures.
- scrupulosity — having scruples, or moral or ethical standards; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled: scrupulous about defending human rights.
- scrupulously — having scruples, or moral or ethical standards; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled: scrupulous about defending human rights.
- shuffle play — a facility on a compact disc player that randomly selects a track from one of a number of compact discs
- simple syrup — a thick, sweet liquid, usually prepared from sugar and water and used chiefly as a base for soda fountain flavors.
- special jury — struck jury.
- spirituality — the quality or fact of being spiritual.
- sprightfully — in a sprightful manner
- sputteringly — in a sputtering manner
- squeeze play — Baseball. Also called suicide squeeze, suicide squeeze play. a play executed when there is a runner on third base and usually not more than one out, in which the runner starts for home as soon as the pitcher makes a motion to pitch, and the batter bunts. Also called safety squeeze, safety squeeze play. a similar play in which the runner on third base waits until the batter has successfully bunted before trying to score.
- stupefyingly — to put into a state of little or no sensibility; benumb the faculties of; put into a stupor.
- stupendously — causing amazement; astounding; marvelous: stupendous news.
- subspecialty — a lesser or minor specialty: a cinematographer with a subspecialty of portrait photography.
- superciliary — of or relating to the eyebrow.
- superpolymer — a superior polymer
- superquality — above-average quality
- suppletorily — supplying a deficiency.
- supplicatory — to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.
- supply chain — process of manufacture and sale