Words Ending With LIS
Here's the list of all the 124 Words Ending With LIS in the English Language.
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metropolis | 1. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts 2. people living in a large densely populated municipality More Definitions → |
syphilis | 1. a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta) More Definitions → |
allis | 1. European shad More Definitions → |
trellis | 1. train on a trellis, as of a vine 2. latticework used to support climbing plants More Definitions → |
acropolis | 1. the citadel in ancient Greek towns More Definitions → |
chrysalis | 1. pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon More Definitions → |
portcullis | 1. gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage More Definitions → |
amaryllis | 1. bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers More Definitions → |
challis | 1. a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed) More Definitions → |
digitalis | 1. a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove 2. any of several plants of the genus Digitalis More Definitions → |
tallis | 1. (Judaism) a shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer More Definitions → |
necropolis | 1. a tract of land used for burials More Definitions → |
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