8-letter words containing u, l, o, c
- noctules — Plural form of noctule.
- nucleoid — the central region in a prokaryotic cell, as a bacterium, that contains the chromosomes and that has no surrounding membrane.
- nucleole — Alternative form of nucleolus.
- nucleoli — a conspicuous, rounded body within the nucleus of a cell.
- nucleons — Plural form of nucleon.
- occluded — Simple past tense and past participle of occlude.
- occluder — (medicine) an implement designed to temporarily block light to one eye.
- occludes — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of occlude.
- occlusal — the act or state of occluding or the state of being occluded.
- occlusor — a muscle that closes an aperture when it contracts
- occulted — of or relating to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies.
- occulter — Any object, natural or man-made, that blocks the light of an object from an observer, typically used in reference to astronomical events.
- occultly — In an occult manner.
- ocmulgee — a river in NW Georgia, flowing SE to join the Oconee River and form the Altamaha River. 255 miles (410 km) long.
- octuples — Plural form of octuple.
- octuplet — a group, series, or combination of eight related items.
- octuplex — relating to a form of telegraphy in which eight communications can be sent along one wire at the same time
- oculists — Plural form of oculist.
- old chum — a person who is experienced, esp in life in colonial Australia
- oliguric — of or relating to oliguria
- opercula — Botany, Zoology. a part or organ serving as a lid or cover, as a covering flap on a seed vessel.
- opulence — wealth, riches, or affluence.
- opuscule — a small or minor work.
- oracular — of the nature of, resembling, or suggesting an oracle: an oracular response.
- osculant — united by certain common characteristics.
- osculate — to come into close contact or union.
- ossicula — Plural form of ossiculum.
- out cold — having a relatively low temperature; having little or no warmth: cold water; a cold day.
- outcalls — Plural form of outcall.
- outcavil — to exceed in cavilling
- outclass — to surpass in excellence or quality, especially by a wide margin; be superior: He far outclasses the other runners in the race.
- outclimb — to surpass or outdo in climbing; climb higher or better than: As a child, I could outclimb any kid on the block.
- outcrawl — to crawl further than or faster than
- outplace — to provide outplacement for.
- outscold — to outdo in scolding
- outslick — to outsmart
- overclub — to use a club which causes the shot to go too far
- pachouli — a plant, Pogostemon cablin, of tropical Asia, that yields a fragrant oil (patchouli oil) used in the manufacture of perfumes.
- pactolus — a small river in Asia Minor, in ancient Lydia: famous for the gold washed from its sands.
- plutonic — noting or pertaining to a class of igneous rocks that have solidified far below the earth's surface.
- populace — the common people of a community, nation, etc., as distinguished from the higher classes.
- pot luck — food or a meal that happens to be available without special preparation or purchase: to take potluck with a friend.
- pouchful — the amount (of something) a pouch will hold
- poultice — a soft, moist mass of cloth, bread, meal, herbs, etc., applied hot as a medicament to the body.
- pulmonic — pulmonary.
- qualcomm — (company) A California-based technology company; their primary product is the OMNITRACS tractor-trailer-tracking system. They also develop the free and commercial versions of Eudora for Macintosh and IBM PC.
- r-colour — an (r) quality imparted to certain vowels, usually by retroflexion
- recolour — to give a new colour to
- recouple — to couple (two people or things) again; reunite
- scholium — Often, scholia. an explanatory note or comment. an ancient annotation upon a passage in a Greek or Latin text.