11-letter words containing y, o, g, h
- germ theory — Pathology. the theory that infectious diseases are due to the agency of germs or microorganisms.
- ghost story — a tale in which such elements as ghostly visitations and supernatural intervention are used to further the plot and a chilling, suspenseful atmosphere.
- glyptograph — an engraved or carved design, as on a gem.
- glyptotheca — a space devoted to sculpture
- gnetophytes — Plural form of gnetophyte.
- gopherberry — bush huckleberry.
- gymnanthous — achlamydeous.
- gymnophobia — An inordinate fear or hatred of being naked, and possibly nudity or nudists and naturists.
- gymnorhinal — (of a bird) having the nostrils exposed, not covered by feathers.
- gynecopathy — any disease occurring only in women.
- haematology — (medicine) The scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs.
- hagiography — the writing and critical study of the lives of the saints; hagiology.
- haplography — the accidental omission of a letter or letter group that should be repeated in writing, as in Missippi for Mississippi.
- harrowingly — extremely disturbing or distressing; grievous: a harrowing experience.
- heavy going — a soft and muddy surface to race on
- hectoringly — So as to hector or bully.
- heliography — The scientific study of the sun.
- hematophagy — The practice, of some animals, of feeding on blood.
- heptagynous — (of a flower) having seven pistils
- heresiology — the study of heresies.
- herpetology — the branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians.
- hexagonally — In a hexagonal manner.
- hexyl group — any of five univalent, isomeric groups having the formula C 6 H 13 −.
- hieroglyphs — Plural form of hieroglyph.
- hierography — a treatise on religion or sacred things
- high comedy — comedy dealing with polite society, characterized by sophisticated, witty dialogue and an intricate plot.
- high yellow — a term used to refer to a light-skinned black person.
- histography — a treatise on or description of organic tissues.
- hittitology — the study of Hittite language and culture.
- hobgoblinry — the behaviour or activities of hobgoblins
- holystoning — Present participle of holystone.
- home-buying — the purchase of a house or flat
- homogeneity — composition from like parts, elements, or characteristics; state or quality of being homogeneous.
- homozygosis — the state of being a homozygote.
- homozygotes — Plural form of homozygote.
- honey guide — any of several small, usually dull-colored birds of the family Indicatoridae, of Africa and southern Asia, certain species of which are noted for their habit of leading people or animals to nests of honeybees in order to feed on the honey, larvae, and wax of the nests after they have been broken open.
- honey wagon — a wagon or truck for collecting and carrying excrement or manure.
- hurry along — rush, go quickly
- hyalography — the technique of writing or engraving on glass.
- hydragogues — Plural form of hydragogue.
- hydrogenase — an enzyme in certain microorganisms that speeds up the reversible oxidation of hydrogen
- hydrogenate — to combine or treat with hydrogen, especially to add hydrogen to the molecule of (an unsaturated organic compound).
- hydrogenize — hydrogenate.
- hydrogenous — of or containing hydrogen.
- hydrography — the science of the measurement, description, and mapping of the surface waters of the earth, with special reference to their use for navigation.
- hydrologist — the science dealing with the occurrence, circulation, distribution, and properties of the waters of the earth and its atmosphere.
- hydrolyzing — Present participle of hydrolyze.
- hyetography — the study of the annual and geographical distribution of rainfall.
- hygrographs — Plural form of hygrograph.
- hygrometers — Plural form of hygrometer.