12-letter words containing t, o, y, u
- pectoriloquy — vocalization through the chest wall, indicating a cavity or consolidation of the lung
- pentyl group — any of the univalent, isomeric groups having the formula C 5 H 1 1 –.
- photo layout — a picture spread. See under spread (def 33).
- physostomous — having the mouth and air bladder connected by an air duct.
- phytophagous — herbivorous.
- piet-my-vrou — a cuckoo, Notococcyx solitarius, having a red breast
- pityrosporum — a genus of fungi that live on the skin, esp that of the scalp and face, present in conditions such as dandruff and dermatitis
- play through — to pass another foursome or group with their permission, while playing a round of golf
- plymouth bay — a small, well-protected bay on the coast of Massachusetts; the first permanent European settlement in New England; founded by the Pilgrim Fathers.
- pneumatocyst — the cavity of a pneumatophore.
- pneumatology — Theology. doctrine concerning the Holy Spirit. the belief in intermediary spirits between humans and God.
- pneumocystis — any protozoan of the genus Pneumocystis, esp P. carinii, which is a cause of pneumonia in people whose immune defences have been lowered by drugs or a disease
- polybutylene — any of several polymers of butylene, used chiefly in the manufacture of lubricants and synthetic rubber.
- polychaetous — of or relating to the genus Polychaeta
- polyglottous — characterized by being multilingual
- polyneuritis — inflammation of several nerves at the same time; multiple neuritis.
- polynucleate — having many nuclei.
- polyoestrous — polyestrous.
- polypetalous — having a corolla of separate petals.
- polystichous — arranged in rows or series.
- polyurethane — a thermoplastic polymer containing the group NHCOO: used for padding and insulation in furniture, clothing, and packaging, and in the manufacture of resins for adhesives, elastomers, and fillers.
- portentously — of the nature of a portent; momentous.
- post-puberty — the period or age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction of offspring: in common law, presumed to be 14 years in the male and 12 years in the female.
- posthumously — arising, occurring, or continuing after one's death: a posthumous award for bravery.
- poultry farm — place where fowl are bred
- preovulatory — to produce and discharge eggs from an ovary or ovarian follicle.
- pro-equality — the state or quality of being equal; correspondence in quantity, degree, value, rank, or ability: promoting equality of opportunity in the workplace.
- productively — having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort.
- productivity — the quality, state, or fact of being able to generate, create, enhance, or bring forth goods and services: The productivity of the group's effort surprised everyone.
- propitiously — presenting favorable conditions; favorable: propitious weather.
- protuberancy — protuberance.
- pseudomartyr — someone falsely or inaccurately called a martyr
- pseudonymity — pseudonymous character.
- punditocracy — influential media pundits collectively.
- pussyfooting — behaving in an excessively cautious way
- put money on — to place a bet on
- put years on — to make (someone) feel or look much older
- putty powder — an abrasive consisting chiefly of stannic oxide, used for polishing hard surfaces.
- pyritiferous — having or producing pyrites
- pyrosulphate — any salt of pyrosulphuric acid
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- quixotically — In a quixotic manner.
- quota system — a system, originally determined by legislation in 1921, of limiting by nationality the number of immigrants who may enter the U.S. each year.
- recuperatory — of or relating to recovery or recuperation
- remuneratory — affording remuneration; profitable: remunerative work.
- renunciatory — an act or instance of relinquishing, abandoning, repudiating, or sacrificing something, as a right, title, person, or ambition: the king's renunciation of the throne.
- reticulocyte — a very young red blood cell, sampled as a measure of red blood cell formation; reticulated erythrocyte.
- reupholstery — the materials used to cushion and cover furniture.
- rheumatology — the study and treatment of rheumatic diseases.
- rockumentary — a documentary about rock music.