10-letter words containing y, p, e
- polygenism — the theory that the human race has descended from two or more ancestral types.
- polygenist — a person who advocates polygenism
- polygenous — polygenetic
- polyhalite — a type or pink or red mineral
- polyhedral — of, relating to, or having the shape of a polyhedron.
- polyhedric — resembling a polyhedron
- polyhedron — a solid figure having many faces.
- polylysine — a type of synthetic polypeptide used to enable adhesion of cells to microscope slides
- polymerase — any of several enzymes that catalyze the formation of a long-chain molecule by linking smaller molecular units, as nucleotides with nucleic acids.
- polymerise — to subject to polymerization.
- polymerism — Chemistry. a polymeric state.
- polymerize — to subject to polymerization.
- 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
- pope's eye — (in sheep and cows) a gland in the middle of the thigh surrounded by fat
- poppy seed — seed of the poppy plant, used as an ingredient or topping for breads, rolls, cakes, and cookies.
- pork belly — a side of fresh pork.
- porphyrize — to subject to porphyrization.
- positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
- possessory — of or relating to a possessor or to possession: registration of possessory claims.
- post entry — a late entry, as a horse in a horse show or race.
- poster boy — a person who appears on a poster
- potentiary — a person with power or authority
- powder boy — powder monkey (def 1).
- 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.
- power yoga — a form of yoga involving aerobic exercises and constant strenuous movement
- powerfully — having or exerting great power or force.
- praxeology — the study of human conduct.
- prayer mat — mat for kneeling on to pray
- prayer rug — a small rug upon which a Muslim kneels and prostrates himself during his devotions.
- pre-embryo — the structure formed after fertilization of an ovum but before differentiation of embryonic tissue
- pre-notify — to inform (someone) or give notice to: to notify the police of a crime.
- prebendary — a canon or member of the clergy who is entitled to a prebend for special services at a cathedral or collegiate church.
- precedency — precedence.
- preceptory — a subordinate house or community of the Knights Templars; commandery.
- preciosity — fastidious or carefully affected refinement, as in language, style, or taste.
- preciously — of high price or great value; very valuable or costly: precious metals.