10-letter words containing y, c, a
- miscreancy — the state or condition of a miscreant; villainy.
- modacrylic — designating or of any of various synthetic fibers that resist combustion, made from long-chain polymers composed primarily of acrylonitrile modified by other polymers: used in making fabrics, carpets, etc.
- mosaically — In the manner of a mosaic.
- moucharaby — a projecting second-storey window or balcony enclosed with latticework
- murray cod — a large Australian freshwater fish, Maccullochella peeli, chiefly of the Murray and Darling rivers
- muscularly — In a muscular manner.
- musicality — of, relating to, or producing music: a musical instrument.
- musicianly — In the manner of a musician.
- myasthenic — Of, pertaining to, or suffering from myasthenia.
- mycetozoan — myxomycete
- mycoplasma — any of numerous parasitic microorganisms of the class Mollicutes, comprising the smallest self-reproducing prokaryotes, lacking a true cell wall and able to survive without oxygen: a common cause of pneumonia and urinary tract infections.
- mycorrhiza — a symbiotic association of the mycelium of a fungus, especially a basidiomycete, with the roots of certain plants, in which the hyphae form a closely woven mass around the rootlets or penetrate the cells of the root.
- mydriatics — Plural form of mydriatic.
- myoblastic — of or relating to a myoblast or myoblasts
- myocardial — the muscular substance of the heart.
- myocardium — the muscular substance of the heart.
- myofascial — Of or relating to the layer of loose tissue (fascia) surrounding the muscle tissues.
- myological — Alternative form of myologic.
- myopically — Very closely; as if suffering from myopia.
- myosarcoma — A malignant muscle tumor.
- myrtaceous — belonging to the Myrtaceae, the myrtle family of plants. Compare myrtle family.
- mystagogic — someone who instructs others before initiation into religious mysteries or before participation in the sacraments.
- mystically — mystic; of or relating to supernatural agencies, affairs, occurrences, etc.: a strange, mystical experience.
- mythically — pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a myth.
- mythoclast — a destroyer or debunker of myths.
- narcolepsy — a condition characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep.
- nautically — of or relating to sailors, ships, or navigation: nautical terms.
- navy cross — a U.S. Navy decoration awarded for outstanding heroism in operations against an enemy.
- necrolatry — worship of the dead.
- necromancy — a method of divination through alleged communication with the dead; black art.
- necrophagy — The eating of dead or decaying animal flesh.
- nectocalyx — the swimming bell of a jellyfish
- nematocyst — an organ in coelenterates consisting of a minute capsule containing an ejectable thread that causes a sting.
- neocyanine — a dye used to make photographic emulsions sensitive to infrared radiation.
- newsagency — a business organization that gathers news for transmittal to its subscribers. Compare press association.
- nigromancy — black magic; demonic magic
- nondynamic — pertaining to or characterized by energy or effective action; vigorously active or forceful; energetic: the dynamic president of the firm.
- nonfaculty — a position that is not part of an academic faculty
- nonstarchy — Alternative spelling of non-starchy.
- nontypical — not typical; unusual
- nose candy — cocaine.
- notch baby — a person who was born in the U.S. between 1917 and 1921 and as a retiree received lower cost-of-living increases in Social Security than others after Congress readjusted Social Security benefits in 1977.
- noticeably — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
- nyctalopia — night blindness.
- nyctalopic — (medicine) Unable to see clearly in low light; night-blind; suffering from nyctalopia.
- nyctinasty — (botany) The movement of leaves or petals in response to darkness; the closing of a flower at night.
- obstinancy — (rare) Obstinance; the characteristic of being obstinate.
- ocean city — a town in SE New Jersey.
- oceanicity — the degree to which the climate of a place is influenced by the sea.
- oceanology — the practical application of oceanography.