10-letter words containing y, e, l, p
- polymerous — Biology. composed of many parts.
- polynesian — of or relating to Polynesia, its inhabitants, or their languages.
- polyolefin — any of a group of thermoplastic, stiff, light, and hard polymers obtained from the polymerization of simple olefins like propylene, used for injection molding, mostly in the automotive and appliance industries.
- polyphemus — a Cyclops who was blinded by Odysseus.
- polyphenol — a polymeric phenol.
- polysemant — a word with multiple meanings
- polysemous — a condition in which a single word, phrase, or concept has more than one meaning or connotation.
- polyspermy — the fertilization of an ovum by several spermatozoa.
- polytheism — the doctrine of or belief in more than one god or in many gods.
- polytheist — the doctrine of or belief in more than one god or in many gods.
- polytunnel — a large tunnel made of polythene and used as a greenhouse
- polyvalent — Chemistry. having more than one valence.
- pomace fly — vinegar fly.
- ponerology — a theory of evil
- ponytailed — having a ponytail
- pork belly — a side of fresh pork.
- positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
- power play — Football. an aggressive running play in which numerous offensive players converge and forge ahead to block and clear a path for the ball carrier.
- powerfully — having or exerting great power or force.
- praxeology — the study of human conduct.
- preciously — of high price or great value; very valuable or costly: precious metals.
- preferably — more desirable.
- preholiday — relating to the period before a holiday
- prenatally — previous to birth or to giving birth: prenatal care for mothers.
- prepensely — in a premeditated way
- prepyloric — the opening between the stomach and the duodenum.
- prequalify — to provide with proper or necessary skills, knowledge, credentials, etc.; make competent: to qualify oneself for a job.
- presumably — by assuming reasonably; probably: Since he is a consistent winner, he is presumably a superior player.
- presumedly — to take for granted, assume, or suppose: I presume you're tired after your drive.
- presystole — Physiology. the normal rhythmical contraction of the heart, during which the blood in the chambers is forced onward. Compare diastole.
- previously — coming or occurring before something else; prior: the previous owner.
- pridefully — a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.
- primevally — of or relating to the first age or ages, especially of the world: primeval forms of life.
- princessly — resembling a princess
- pristinely — in a pristine manner
- privy seal — (in Great Britain) the seal affixed to grants, documents, etc., that are to pass the great seal, and to documents of less importance that do not require the great seal.
- propensely — with propensity
- propylaeum — Often, propylaea. a vestibule or entrance to a temple area or other enclosure, especially when elaborate or of architectural importance.
- proslavery — favoring slavery.
- proteolyse — to cause to undergo proteolysis
- protoxylem — the part of the primary xylem that develops first, consisting of narrow, thin-walled cells.
- psephology — the study of elections.
- pseudology — lying considered as an art.
- psilophyte — any plant that is adapted to grow well in the dry savannah
- pterylosis — the arrangement of feathers on a bird
- ptolemy ii — (surnamed Philadelphus) 309?–247? b.c, king of Egypt 285–247? (son of Ptolemy I).
- public eye — public attention or notice; limelight: a politician who keeps out of the public eye.
- pulpectomy — the removal of all the pulp tissue in a tooth in the course of endodontic therapy.
- punitively — serving for, concerned with, or inflicting punishment: punitive laws; punitive action.
- puppy love — temporary infatuation of a boy or girl for another person.