13-letter words containing y, s
- north by east — a point on the compass 11°15′ east of north. Abbreviation: NbE.
- north by west — a point on the compass 11°15′ west of north. Abbreviation: NbW.
- northeasterly — of or located in the northeast.
- northwesterly — Situated in, or pointing to, the northwest.
- norway spruce — a European spruce, Picea abies, having shiny, dark-green needles, grown as an ornamental.
- nosogeography — the study of the geographical causes and distribution of diseases.
- nosologically — In terms of nosology.
- nostalgically — experiencing or exhibiting nostalgia, a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation.
- nudist colony — a place where group of nudists live together separated from the rest of the community
- numismatology — Numismatics.
- nursery nurse — A nursery nurse is a person who has been trained to look after very young children.
- nursery rhyme — a short, simple poem or song for very young children, as Hickory Dickory Dock.
- nurseryperson — A nurseryman or nurserywoman.
- nymphaeaceous — belonging to the Nymphaeaceae, the water lily family of plants.
- nymphomaniacs — Plural form of nymphomaniac.
- observability — capable of being or liable to be observed; noticeable; visible; discernible: an observable change in attitude.
- obsessionally — In an obsessional manner.
- obsolescently — In an obsolescent manner.
- obstetrically — (medicine) In terms of obstetrics.
- obstructively — In an obstructive manner.
- occasionality — the condition or character of being infrequent or intended for a specific occasion, or that which is infrequent or intended for a specific occasion
- occassionally — Misspelling of occasionally.
- octosyllables — Plural form of octosyllable.
- odoriferously — In an odoriferous manner.
- of many parts — having many different abilities
- of many words — talkative
- olympic games — international sports event
- omnipresently — In an omnipresent manner.
- omoplatoscopy — Divination by use of a shoulder blade.
- on a suddenty — suddenly, unexpectedly
- on your marks — On your marks in British English, or on your mark in American English, is a command given to runners at the beginning of a race in order to get them into the correct position to start.
- on your terms — If you do something on your terms, you do it under conditions that you decide because you are in a position of power.
- onanistically — In an onanistic manner.
- onomastically — In an onomastic way.
- onychomycosis — Fungal infection of the nail, especially the toenail.
- onychophagist — the practice of biting one's nails, especially when done habitually and as a symptom of emotional disturbance.
- onychophorans — Plural form of onychophoran.
- onychorrhexis — (pathology) fingernail and toenail brittleness and breakage, such as may be due to excessive strong soap and water exposure, nail polish remover, hypothyroidism, anemia, anorexia nervosa or bulimia, or after oral retinoid therapy.
- open registry — ship registration under a national flag available to all ships regardless of nationality.
- opisthography — the practice of writing on the front and back of a parchment or papyrus
- oppositionary — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
- opprobriously — In an opprobrious manner.
- orchesography — a written study of dancing
- ordinary loss — An ordinary loss is a loss in the course of normal business.
- orgiastically — In an orgiastic fashion.
- oscillography — a device for recording the wave-forms of changing currents, voltages, or any other quantity that can be translated into electric energy, as sound waves.
- ostensibility — The quality of being ostensible.
- osteomyelitis — an inflammation of the bone and bone marrow, usually caused by bacterial infection.
- osteophytosis — Lb medicine The presence of osteophytes.
- out one's way — in, to, or near one's neighborhood