Penicillin

/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:20 pts10 letters

Definition of Penicillin

noun

Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized; they have a beta-lactam structure; most are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.

Anagrams of Penicillin

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "penicillin":

7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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5-LETTER WORDS

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4-LETTER WORDS

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3-LETTER WORDS

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Rhyming Words

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