10-letter words containing py
- pyroxenoid — any of a group of triclinic silicates including wollastonite, rhodonite, and pectolite
- pyrrhicist — a person who dances the pyrrhic
- pyrrhonism — the Skeptic doctrines of Pyrrho and his followers.
- pyrrhotite — a common mineral, iron sulfide, approximately FeS but variable because of a partial absence of ferrous ions, occurring in massive and in crystal forms with a bronze color and metallic luster; magnetic pyrites: generally slightly magnetic.
- pyrrophyta — a phylum in the kingdom Protista comprising the dinoflagellates and cryptomonads.
- pyrrophyte — any of various single-celled, biflagellated algae, of the phylum Pyrrophyta, especially the dinoflagellates.
- pythagoras — c582–c500 b.c, Greek philosopher, mathematician, and religious reformer.
- pythogenic — originating from filth or putrescence.
- radioscopy — the examination of objects opaque to light by means of another form of radiation, usually x-rays.
- rhinoscopy — examination of the nasal passages, esp with a rhinoscope
- rough copy — writing: early draft
- scatoscopy — examination of the feces for diagnostic purposes.
- sick puppy — mentally ill or depraved person
- slap happy — severely befuddled; punch-drunk: a slaphappy boxer.
- slap-happy — severely befuddled; punch-drunk: a slaphappy boxer.
- sleepyhead — a sleepy person.
- slipsloppy — wet and sloppy
- sloppy joe — greasy spoon.
- spy camera — a hidden, disguised or miniature camera used in espionage
- spycatcher — a person who works in counterintelligence to detect enemy espionage activities
- stereotypy — the stereotype process.
- tall poppy — any plant of the genus Papaver, having showy, usually red flowers. Compare poppy family.
- tetrapylon — a structure having four gateways as features of an architectural composition.
- thixotropy — the property exhibited by certain gels of becoming liquid when stirred or shaken.
- tree poppy — a Californian shrub, Dendromecon rigida, of the poppy family, having leathery evergreen leaves and showy, usually yellow flowers.
- urinoscopy — uroscopy.
- wind poppy — a Californian plant, Stylomecon heterophylla, of the poppy family, having satiny, brick-red flowers with purple centers.
- zoanthropy — a mental disorder in which one believes oneself to be an animal.
- zootherapy — the use of therapeutic drugs derived from animals