8-letter words containing v, a, l, i, n
- pavillon — the bell of a wind instrument.
- pulvinar — a cushioned couch kept in readiness for any visitation of a god. a cushioned seat at a circus.
- raveling — a tangle or complication.
- rivaling — a person who is competing for the same object or goal as another, or who tries to equal or outdo another; competitor.
- silvanus — the god of forests and uncultivated land, later worshiped under three aspects, as the protector of the house, of the herds, and of the boundaries of the farm.
- slavonia — a historic region in N Croatia.
- slavonic — Slavonian.
- sleaving — to divide or separate into filaments, as silk.
- slovenia — a republic in SE Europe: formerly part of Yugoslavia. 7819 sq. mi. (20,250 sq. km). Capital: Ljubljana.
- sullivan — Annie (Anne Mansfield Sullivan Macy) 1866–1936, U.S. teacher of Helen Keller.
- svengali — a person who completely dominates another, usually with selfish or sinister motives.
- sylvania — a town in NW Ohio.
- synovial — a lubricating fluid resembling the white of an egg, secreted by certain membranes, as those of the joints.
- univalve — having one valve.
- univocal — having only one meaning; unambiguous.
- unviable — capable of living.
- vaccinal — of, relating to, or caused by vaccine or vaccination.
- vaginula — a little sheath, as found on the stalk of mosses
- valencia — Guillermo León [gee-yer-maw le-awn] /giˈyɛr mɔ lɛˈɔn/ (Show IPA), 1909–71, Colombian diplomat and statesman: president 1962–66.
- valentia — a port in E Spain, capital of Valencia province, on the Mediterranean: the third largest city in Spain; capital of the Moorish kingdom of Valencia (1021–1238); university (1501). Pop: 780 653 (2003 est)
- valerian — (Publius Licinius Valerianus) died a.d. c260, Roman emperor 253–60.
- valeting — a male servant who attends to the personal needs of his male employer, as by taking care of clothing or the like; manservant.
- valiance — valiant nature or quality; valor; bravery; courage.
- valiancy — valiant nature or quality; valor; bravery; courage.
- van line — a transportation company that uses large motor vans for the long-distance moving of household effects.
- vandalia — a town in W Ohio.
- vandalic — (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the Vandals.
- vanillic — of, derived from, or resembling vanilla or vanillin.
- vanillin — a white, crystalline, water-soluble, alcohol-soluble solid, C 8 H 8 O 3 , obtained by extraction from the vanilla bean or prepared synthetically: used chiefly as a flavoring agent and in perfumery.
- vaseline — Vaseline is a soft clear jelly made from petroleum, which is used to protect the skin and for other purposes.
- vaulting — the act of vaulting.
- velation — pronunciation with velar articulation.
- venality — the condition or quality of being venal; openness to bribery or corruption.
- verlaine — Paul [pawl] /pɔl/ (Show IPA), 1844–96, French poet.
- vigilant — keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry.
- villainy — the actions or conduct of a villain; outrageous wickedness.
- vindaloo — a very hot Indian curry made with meat or poultry, flavored with tamarind, vinegar, and garlic.
- vineland — a city in S New Jersey.
- vinylate — to subject to vinylation.
- virginal — of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or befitting a virgin: virginal purity.
- visional — of or relating to visions.
- vitalian — died a.d. 672, pope 657–672.
- vlaminck — Maurice de [moh-rees duh] /moʊˈris də/ (Show IPA), 1876–1958, French painter.
- vocalion — a type of reed instrument which resembles a human voice
- volcanic — of or relating to a volcano: a volcanic eruption.
- volitant — engaged in or having the power of flight.
- volscian — of or relating to the Volsci or to their language.