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Word starting with s ending in a - (314 words)

14 letter words starting with s and ending in a

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superphenomena23plural of superphenomenon

13 letter words starting with s and ending in a

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schizophrenia32(pathology) A psychiatric diagnosis denoting a persistent, often chronic, mental illness characterised by abnormal perception, thinking, behavior and emotion, often marked by delusions.
sclerodermata18
spermatogonia18plural of spermatogonium
syringomyelia22(medicine) A disorder in which a cyst or cavity forms within the spinal cord, possibly leading to stiffness or paralysis.

12 letter words starting with s and ending in a

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sarsaparilla14Any of various tropical (Central and South) American vines of the genus Smilax, such as Smilax regelii, which have fragrant roots.
sclerenchyma24(botany) A mechanical ground tissue, impermeable to water, which consists of cells having narrow lumen and thick, mineralized walls of lignin; present in stems, vascular bundles (of monocots), seed coverings, and vein and tips of leaves.
stichomythia25(poetry) A technique in drama or poetry, in which alternating lines, or half-lines, are given to alternating characters, voices, or entities.
sulfonylurea18Any of a class of antidiabetic drugs that act by increasing insulin release from the beta cells in the pancreas; some are also used as herbicides.
synaesthesia18(neurology, psychology) A neurological or psychological phenomenon whereby a particular sensory stimulus triggers a second kind of sensation. [from late 19th c.]

11 letter words starting with s and ending in a

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saltimbocca19An Italian dish of veal, thinly sliced and rolled in prosciutto ham and sage leaves.
sanguinaria12(botany) Any of the genus Sanguinaria, or bloodroots.
sansevieria14Any of the genus Sansevieria of flowering plants native to Africa, Madagascar and southern Asia.
scleroderma16(medicine) A chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by hardening the skin or other organs through excessive deposits of collagen.
scolopendra16(obsolete) A mythical sea-creature, reputed to be able to disgorge its bowels to dislodge any fishing-hook.
scyphistoma23(zoology) The young attached larva of Discophora in the stage when it resembles a hydroid, or actinian.
selaginella12Any of a group of ferny plants of the genus Selaginella, spike moss.
sinfonietta14(music) A small-scale symphony (either in length or size of orchestra needed).
spanakopita19A Greek dish made with pre-cooked spinach, butter, olive oil, feta cheese, green onions, egg and seasoning in phyllo pastry.
spanokopita19Alternative spelling of spanakopita
spermagonia16plural of spermagonium
spermatheca20(anatomy) A small sac within the reproductive tract of some female invertebrates, such as insects, which stores sperm until it is used to fertilize the ova.
spermatozoa24plural of spermatozoon
steatopygia17An excessive accumulation of fat on the buttocks.
steatorrhea14(medicine) The presence of an excessive amount of fat in the feces
subumbrella17(zoology) The integument of the undersurface of the bell, or disk-shaped body, of a jellyfish.
superstrata13plural of superstratum
synesthesia17(chiefly American spelling) Alternative spelling of synaesthesia

10 letter words starting with s and ending in a

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sacahuista15Nolina microcarpa, a flowering plant in the asparagus family.
salmonella12Any of the serotypes of the two species of rod-shaped bacteria, of the genus Salmonella, especially Salmonella enterica, that cause typhoid fever and salmonellosis, manifest as food poisoning and other diseases.
sarcolemma16(anatomy) A thin cell membrane that surrounds a striated muscle fibre.
sarracenia12Any of various pitcher plants of genus Sarracenia.
saturnalia10A period or occasion of general license, in which the passions or vices have riotous indulgence; a period of unrestrained revelry.
satyagraha17The policy of nonviolent resistance as used by Mahatma Gandhi during the struggle for Indian independence.
scarlatina12(pathology) scarlet fever
scleromata14plural of scleroma
scriptoria14plural of scriptorium
seguidilla12A lively Spanish dance in triple time.
seminomata14plural of seminoma
sensibilia12(philosophy) Things that can be sensed; stimuli.
septicemia16(pathology) A disease caused by the presence of pathogenic organisms, especially bacteria, or their toxins, in the bloodstream, characterised by chills and fever.
sinsemilla12A form of cannabis where only the female is allowed to blossom. Without pollen from the male plant, the female blossoms produce no seeds, forming large panicled flowers.
sopaipilla14A small, crisp, puffy, deep-fried pastry often served with honey.
sporogonia13plural of sporogonium
staminodia13plural of staminodium
sterigmata13plural of sterigmatum
stylopodia16plural of stylopodium
succedanea15plural of succedaneum

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9 letter words starting with s and ending in a

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sabadilla12A Mexican and Central American plant of the lily family (Schoenocaulon officinale).
sanatoria9plural of sanatorium
sanitaria9plural of sanitarium
sanitoria9plural of sanitorium
santolina9(botany) Any of the genus Santolina of evergreen shrubs in the sunflower family.
santonica11An Asian plant (Seriphidium cinum, syn. Artemisia cina), related to wormwood, which has been used since ancient times as a vermifuge due to its santonin content.
sapodilla12Manilkara zapota, a long-lived evergreen tree native to the New World tropics.
sapraemia13
sarcomata13plural of sarcoma
scagliola12Plasterwork imitating marble, granite, etc.
scintilla11A small spark or flash.
sclerotia11plural of sclerotium
scotomata13plural of scotoma
seborrhea14(medicine) A skin disorder causing scaly, flaky, itchy, red skin.
senhorita12A young woman in or from a Lusophone community.
sententia9
sequestra18plural of sequestrum
sestertia9plural of sestertium
sicklemia17(pathology) sickle-cell anemia
signorina10A courtesy title for an unmarried woman of Italian origin.

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8 letter words starting with s and ending in a

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sacraria10plural of sacrarium
salsilla8Bomarea edulis, an ornamental flowering plant bearing edible tubers.
santeria8Alternative form of santería
sapremia12Alternative form of sapraemia
sarmenta10plural of sarmentum
sastruga9Any of a series of long, wavelike ridges or grooves formed on a snow surface by the wind, especially in polar plains, and surfaces of ice covered lakes/seas. These dunes of snow may be blown across the plains like wind-driven waves.
sayonara11(informal, often humorous, especially used when referring to Japan) Goodbye, adieu.
scabiosa12scabious (plant)
schemata15plural of schema
sciatica12(pathology, neurology) Neuralgia of the sciatic nerve, characterised by pain radiating down through the buttocks and the back of the thigh.
scleroma12(medicine) induration of the tissues
scolioma12
scotopia12scotopic vision
scrofula13(pathology) A form of tuberculosis, most common in children, tending to cause enlarged and degenerated lymph nodes, especially in the neck, and often chronic, intractable skin inflammation as well.
scutella10plural of scutellum
semicoma14A mild coma.
semigala11
seminoma12(medicine) A form of testicular cancer
semolina10Coarse grains produced at an intermediate stage of wheat flour milling.
senorita8Alternative form of señorita, the character ñ being very rarely used in English.

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7 letter words starting with s and ending in a

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sambuca13An Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice, traditionally served with 3 coffee beans that represent health, wealth and fortune (or past, present and future).
samsara9(philosophy, religion) In Jainism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and some other eastern religions, the ongoing cycle of birth, death, and rebirth endured by human beings and all other mortal beings, and from which release is obtained by achieving the highest enlightenment.
sangria8A cold drink, originating in Spain, consisting of red or white wine, brandy or sherry, fruit juice, sugar and soda water and garnished with orange and other fruit.
santera7A woman who crafts santos (religious statues).
saphena12(anatomy) A prominent vein or nerve, the saphenous vein
sarcina9
sarcoma11(oncology) A type of malignant tumor of the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue.
sardana8A type of circle dance originating in Catalonia
satsuma9A seedless and easy-peeling cultivar of mandarin orange of Japanese origin; Citrus unshiu.
savanna10A tropical grassland with scattered trees
saxtuba16An obsolete valved brasswind instrument inspired by the Ancient Roman cornu and tuba.
scandia10scandium oxide
scapula11(anatomy) Either of the two large, flat, bones forming the back of the shoulder.
scholia12plural of scholium
scopula11A dense tuft of hair, as on the legs of certain insects.
scotoma11An area of impaired or lost vision within a field of vision otherwise in a good (or at least healthy) state.
sedilia8(obsolete) A series of seats, often recessed into the wall, on the south side of the chancel or choir for the use of officiating clergy.
senhora10
senopia9
sequela16(pathology) A disease or condition which is caused by an earlier disease or problem.

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6 letter words starting with s and ending in a

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salina6A salt marsh, or salt pond, enclosed from the sea.
saliva9(physiology) A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.
salvia9A plant in the genus Salvia, such as sage.
samara8The winged indehiscent fruit of trees such as the ash, elm or maple.
samosa8A snack, of Indian origin, consisting of a deep-fried triangular turnover filled with vegetables (especially potatoes) or meat.
sancta8
sapota8The tropical fruit from the sapodilla tree, Manilkara zapota. The fruit is 4–8 cm in diameter, has a fuzzy brown skin with very sweet earthy-brown flesh.
satara6(historical) A kind of ribbed, hotpressed and lustred woolen cloth.
schema13An outline or image universally applicable to a general conception, under which it is likely to be presented to the mind (for example, a body schema).
scilla8A plant of the genus Scilla; a squill.
sclera8(anatomy) The white of the eye. It is the tough outer coat of the eye that covers the eyeball except for the cornea.
scoria8The slag or dross that remains after the smelting of metal from an ore. [from 14th c.]
scotia8(architecture) A concave molding with a lower edge projecting beyond the top.
scrota8plural of scrotum (“sac of skin and muscle enclosing the male testicles in mammals”)
semina8
seneca8
senega7(medicine) Seneca root
senora6Alternative spelling of señora
serosa6A membrane which lines an internal cavity to protect the contents and which secretes serum.
sharia9Alternative form of shari'a

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5 letter words starting with s and ending in a

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sabra7Alternative spelling of Sabra
sacra7plural of sacrum
saiga6Saiga tatarica, an antelope which inhabits a vast area between Kalmykia, Kazakhstan, southern Siberia.
salpa7salp
salsa5(countable) A spicy tomato sauce, often including onions and hot peppers.
samba9A Brazilian ballroom dance or dance style.
sanga6(Australia, colloquial) Sandwich.
sauna5A room or a house designed for heat sessions.
scena7A scene in an opera.
schwa13(phonetics) An indeterminate central vowel sound as the "a" in "about", represented as /ə/ in IPA.
scuba9(underwater diving) An apparatus carried by a diver, which includes a tank holding compressed, filtered air and a regulator which delivers the air to the diver at ambient pressure which can be used underwater.
scuta7A scutum.
selva8Heavily forested ground in the Amazon basin.
senna5(countable) Any of several plants of the tribe Cassieae, especially those of the genera Cassia and Senna, whose leaves and pods are used as a purgative and laxative.
sensa5
sepia7A dark brown pigment made from the secretions of the cuttlefish. [from 1820s]
septa7plural of septum
shiva11(Judaism) A weeklong period of formal mourning for a close relative.
sigla6plural of siglum
sigma8The eighteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets, the twentieth letter of Old and Ancient.

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4 letter words starting with s and ending in a

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saga5An Old Norse (Icelandic) prose narrative, especially one dealing with family or social histories and legends.
sera4plural of serum
seta4A bristle or hair
shea7A tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) indigenous to Africa, occurring in Mali, Cameroon, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Togo, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Burkina Faso and Uganda.
shwa10Alternative form of schwa
sika8Cervus nippon, a deer found in the forests of East Asia
sima6(architecture) The upturned edge of a roof which acts as a gutter; a cyma.
skua8Any of various predatory seabirds of the family Stercorariidae that often chase other seabirds to steal their catches.
soba6A Japanese buckwheat noodle.
soca6(music) A style of popular dance music from the West Indies.
soda5(uncountable) Sodium bicarbonate (usually baking soda).
sofa7(Middle East architecture, archaic) A raised area of a building's floor, usually covered with carpeting, used for sitting.
soja11Dated form of soya.
sola4Alternative form of shola
soma6(anatomy) The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail.
sora4A rail (Porzana carolina) of North, Central, and northern South America.
soya7(Britain) Alternative form of soy [from late 17th c.]
stoa4In Ancient Greece, a walkway with a roof supported by colonnades, often with a wall on one side; specifically, the Great Hall in Athens.
suba6
sura4Any of the 114 chapters of the Qur'an.

3 letter words starting with s and ending in a

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sea3A large body of salt water.
sha6The letter Ш, ш.
ska7(music) A style of Jamaican dance music originating in the late 1950s, combining elements of Caribbean calypso and mento with American jazz and rhythm and blues; it was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae.
spa5A health resort near a mineral spring or hot spring.

We found 314 words starting with s and ending in a

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