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labellableAlternative spelling of labelable.labialisedsimple past and past participle of labialiselabialisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of labialiselabializedsimple past and past participle of labializelabiographAn instrument for recording the movement of the lips in speaking.labionasal(medicine) Labial and nasal; pertaining to both the upper lip and the nose, or to both lips and the nose.labiovelar(phonetics) co-articulated at the velum and the lipslaboratoryA room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis.laborforceAlternative form of labor force.laboringlyAlternative form of labouringly.laborouslyIn a laborous manner.labouredlyAlternative spelling of laboredly.labouriousObsolete form of laborious.labouristsplural of labouristlabouritesplural of labouritelabourlessAlternative form of laborless.labourshedAlternative form of laborshed.laboursome(now rare) Characterised or marked by labour; laborious; difficult, elaborate, involved.labrectomy(surgery) excision of a labrumlabrisomid(ichthyology) Any fish in the family Labrisomidae.labyrinthelabyrinthinelabyrinthsplural of labyrinthlaccolithsplural of laccolithlaccoliticOf or relating to laccoliths.laccowries(obsolete) A kind of plain white cotton cloth from India.laceflowerPlants of lacy appearance of various species:lacemakersplural of lacemakerlacemakingThe manufacture of lace.laceratelyIn a lacerate manner.laceratingpresent participle and gerund of laceratelacerationAn irregular open wound to soft tissue.lacerativeLacerating, or having the power to lacerate.laceweight(knitting, of a yarn) Of a light weight designed to be used with 1.5–2.25 mm needles.laceworkerSynonym of lacemaker.lachenalia(botany) Any of the genus Lachenalia of bulbs.lachrymalsplural of lachrymallachrymaryContaining or made to contain tears; lachrymal.lachrymate(medicine or literary) To cry or weep.lachrymist(rare) One who weeps.lachrymoseTearful, sorrowful, sad, pertaining to tears, weeping, causing tears or crying.lachrymousAlternative form of lachrymose.lacidipine(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker.laciferousThat produces laclaciniatedAlternative form of laciniate.laciniformResembling a fringe.lackadaisy(archaic) Lackadaisical.lackeyshipThe role or status of a lackey.lacklusterLacking brilliance or intelligence.lacklustre(Commonwealth spelling) Alternative spelling of lackluster.lackwittedfoolish; stupidlaconicismAlternative form of laconism.laconicityThe condition of being laconiclaconizingpresent participle and gerund of laconizelacosamide(pharmacology) A medication for the adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures and diabetic neuropathic pain.lacquerersplural of lacquererlacqueringpresent participle and gerund of lacquerlacqueristOne who lacquers.lacrimatorAlternative spelling of lachrymator.lacroixite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, oxygen, phosphorus, and sodium.lacrymatorAlternative form of lachrymator.lactaceousConsisting primarily or exclusively of milk.lactagogueA substance which induces lactation; a galactagogue.lactatemia(pathology) The (normal) presence of lactate in the blood.lactatemicRelating to lactatemialactationsplural of lactationlacticemiaAlternative form of lacticaemia.lacticinia(formal) Dairy products.lactifugalActing as a lactifuge, or otherwise pertaining to the control or limitation of milk secretion or consumption.lactigenicSynonym of lactigenous (“producing milk”).lactimeterMisspelling of lactometer.lactobiose(biochemistry) lactoselactocepin(biochemistry) A lactococcal cell envelope-associated proteinaselactocriteAn apparatus for testing the quantity of fatty substance in a sample of milk.lactogenicthat induces lactationlactolysis(biochemistry) the hydrolysis of lactose (typically by a galactosidase)lactometerA device that estimates the cream content of milk by measuring its specific gravity.lactometryMeasurement with a lactometer.lactonisedAlternative form of lactonized.lactonized(organic chemistry, of a hydroxy carboxylic acid) Converted into a lactone by internal condensationlactophileA person or animal that has an attraction to milk, dairy products or lactic acid.lactorrheaSynonym of galactorrhea.lactoscopeAn instrument for estimating the amount of cream in milk, based on its relative opacitylactoserum(obsolete) Synonym of whey.lactosuriaThe presence of lactose in the urine.lactotropeSynonym of lactotroph.lactotrophA cell in the pituitary gland which produce prolactin in response to certain hormones.lactucerin(organic chemistry) β-lactucerol.lacunarityThe quality or degree of being lacunar.lacunosityThe quality of being lacunose.lacustrianRelating to lakes; lacustrine.lacustrineOf or relating to lakes.ladderbackA chair whose back incorporates a series of horizontal bars.ladderbeamAlternative form of ladder beam.laddergramA word ladder puzzle.ladderlessWithout a ladder.ladderlikeResembling a ladder (device used for climbing).laddertron(physics) A device, in the form of a series of metal bars joined by non-conducting links, used in electrostatic acceleratorsladderwiseIn the manner of a ladder; arranged in ascending steps like a ladder.ladieswearLadies' clothing (and accessories), particularly in a retail context.ladostigilA novel neuroprotective agent being investigated for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.ladybeetleAlternative form of lady beetle.ladyfingerA low-density, dry, egg-based, sweet sponge cake biscuit roughly shaped like a large finger.ladyfriendAlternative spelling of lady friend.ladykillerAlternative spelling of lady-killer.ladylikelyIn a ladylike manner.laemodipod(zoology, archaic) Any of the Laemodipoda, a former group of crustaceans including the whale lice and caprellids.laeotropicTurning to the left (typically in a left-handed spiral)laffittite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-domatic dark red mineral containing arsenic, mercury, silver, and sulfur.lafutidine(pharmacology) A particular H₂ receptor antagonist.lageniformShaped like a Florence flask.lagerpetid(zoology) Any of the dinosauromorphs of the family Lagerpetidae.lagerphone(Australia, music) A generally homemade percussion instrument consisting of crown cap beer bottle tops loosely nailed to a pole (often a broom handle) and a board mounted cross-ways on the pole (the head of the broom), and played by striking the pole on the ground or with a stick, by drawing the serrated stick across the pole, or by shaking the instrument.laggardismThe habits of a laggard.lagniappesplural of lagniappe.lagomorphsplural of lagomorphlagoonlikeResembling or characteristic of a lagoon.lagoonsideLocated along a lagoon.lagoonwardSituated or directed towards a lagoonlagosuchid(zoology) Any archosaur in the family Lagosuchidae.lagrangianAlternative letter-case form of Lagrangian.lagunamide(organic chemistry) Any of a group of cyclic depsipeptides isolated from the lagoon-dwelling marine cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula.lahoramine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Fumaria parviflora.lairdshipsplural of lairdshiplakeshoresplural of lakeshorelakishnessThe quality of being lakish.lalochezia(rare) The use of vulgar or foul language to relieve stress or pain.lalophobiaAn irrational fear of speakinglaloplegia(pathology) Paralysis of the organs of speech.lamaseriesplural of lamaserylambastingpresent participle and gerund of lambastlambdacism(phonology) A pronunciation shift whereby /l/ or other closely related phonemes are substituted for other sounds (typically /r/), as Sally for Sarah or Molly for Mary.lambenciesplural of lambencylambeosaur(paleontology) A crested duck-billed dinosaur of the family Hadrosauridae.lambliasis(medicine) giardiasislambrequin(heraldry) A heraldic representation of such an item, often used as drapery around a coat of arms.lamellarlyIn a lamellar manner.lamellipodSynonym of lamellipodium.lamenessesplural of lamenesslamentableCausing sorrow, distress or regret; deplorable, pitiful or distressing.lamentablyRegrettably; in a manner deserving or inspiring lamentation.lamentedlyIn a way that is lamented.lamentlessWithout lamentation or lamentinglamestream(slang, derogatory, usually of, media) Mainstream.lametastic(slang) Thoroughly lame or uncool.lamiaceous(botany) Of or relating to the family Lamiaceae of mint and its close relatives.lamifudineMisspelling of lamivudine.laminarase(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of laminarinlaminarianRelating to seaweeds of the genus Laminaria, or to the depth zone of the sea in which they grow.laminariasplural of laminarialaminarinsplural of laminarinlaminariseAlternative form of laminarize.laminarite(paleontology) A broad-leafed fossil alga.laminarityThe quality or degree of being laminar.laminarize(physics, of a turbulent flow) To become laminarlaminately(zoology) In a laminate manner; with thin plates, scales, or layers.laminatingpresent participle and gerund of laminatelaminationThe process of laminating, joining together thin layers.laminatorsplural of laminatorlaminboardA compound wood board consisting of thin strips of softwood glued together side by side and sandwiched between veneer panels, often of hardwood, considered to be of higher quality than blockboard.lamingtonsplural of lamingtonlaminogramAn image produced by laminography.laminotomy(surgery) The neurosurgical procedure that removes part of a lamina of the vertebral arch in order to decompress the spinal cordlamivudine(pharmacology) A nucleoside analog reverse-transcriptase inhibitor, 2′,3′-dideoxy-3′-thiacytidine (C₈H₁₁N₃O₃S) that is taken orally in the treatment of HIV and chronic hepatitis B.lamoxirene(biochemistry) A chemical used as a pheromone to release sperm by kelp; cis-2-cyclohepta-2',5'-dienyl-3-vinyloxirane.lampholderA fitting into which an electric lamp can be inserted.lamphredinThe blood anticoagulant secreted by the lamprey.lampkeeper(mining, historical) The person in charge of the Davy lamps in a mine.lampmakingThe manufacture of lamps.lampooneryThe act of lampooning.lampoonishCharacteristic of a lampoon; satirical.lampoonistOne who lampoons.lampricideAny pesticide applied to kill lampreys; commonly affecting their larvae in particular.lampriformof or related to the order Lampridiformes of ray-finned fishlamproitic(geology) Relating to or composed of lamproite.lampshadedIncorporating a lampshade.lampshadesplural of lampshadelampshellsplural of lampshelllampstandsplural of lampstandlampworker(glassblowing) Someone who works with lampworklamuvidineMisspelling of lamivudine.lanafoleinA particular steroid glycoside.lanatoside(biochemistry) Any of a group of cardiac glycosides found in Digitalis lanata.lanceolateAny such artefact.lanceoloid(botany) Three-dimensional, narrow at both ends with the widest part below the middle.lancetfishA voracious deep-sea fish in the genus Alepisaurus, having long, lancet-like teeth.landbridgeAlternative form of land bridge.landfilledsimple past and past participle of landfilllandforcesplural of landforcelandgravesplural of landgravelandholderA person who owns land.landhopper(zoology) Any of the terrestrial talitrids.landladiesplural of landladylandleaperSynonym of landlouper.landlivingLiving on the land.landlocked(geography) Of a country, region, etc., surrounded by land (having no borders with the sea).landlordlyCharacteristic of a landlord.landlordryThe state or rank of being a landlordlandlouper(archaic) A vagabond; a vagrant.landlubber(nautical, derogatory) Someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship, especially a novice seaman.landmarkedsimple past and past participle of landmarklandmassesplural of landmasslandmongerAn unscrupulous dealer in land.landocracyA political system based on ownership of land.landolphia(botany) Any of the plants of the genus Landolphia.landomycinAny of a group of antibiotics that are glycosides of landomycinone and a hexasaccharidelandownersplural of landownerlandowningIn possession of real estate (i.e. land).landpersonA landlord or landlady.landscapedIncluded in a landscape.landscaperOne who does landscaping.landscapesplural of landscapelandscapey(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a landscape.landscripsplural of landscriplandslidesplural of landslidelandsurferSomeone who participates in landsurfinglandwaiter(historical) A customs officer who oversaw the landing of goods, etc., from vessels.landworkerAn agricultural worker.landyachtsplural of landyachtlangbaniteA black, trigonal, sub-metallic mineral with the chemical formula of Mn_4²⁺Mn_9³⁺Sb⁵⁺O_16(SiO_4).langdebeef(Picris echioides), bristly oxtongue, a type of daisy.langlauferOne who takes part in langlauf, or cross-country skiing.langloisiaA flowering plant of the genus LangloisialangostinoSynonym of langoustine.languagingpresent participle and gerund of languagelanguagism(rare) Linguicism; discrimination or chauvinism based on features of language such as accent, syntax, or vocabulary.languagistA linguist; one who is proficient in languages.languidityThe condition of being languidlanguishedsimple past and past participle of languishlanguisherSomeone who languishes.languishesthird-person singular simple present indicative of languishlanguorouslacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical.lanicemineAn NMDA receptor antagonist investigated as an antidepressant.laniferousBearing or producing wool.lanigerousBearing or producing wool.laniquidarA particular inhibitor of P-glycoprotein.lankacidin(organic chemistry, medicine) Any of a family of macrolide tetraenes, isolated from Streptomyces, that are antitumor antibiotics.lankamycinA macrolide antibiotic produced by Streptomyces violaceusniger (correction of Streptomyces voilaceoniger)lanosterol(organic chemistry) A triterpenoid sterol found in lanolinlanosteryl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from lanosterollanreotide(pharmacology) A medication used in the management of acromegaly and symptoms caused by neuroendocrine tumors.lansknechtAlternative form of lansquenet.lansquenet(countable, historical) Any of a class of German mercenaries of the 15th and 16th centuries, most of whom were pikemen and foot soldiers.lanternflyAny of various insects in the family Fulgoridae, especially in the genera Fulgora and Pyrops, with brilliant coloration.lanternist(historical) The operator of a magic lantern.lanternman(historical) The (male) operator of a magic lantern.lanthanate(inorganic chemistry) Any oxyanion of lanthanum; any salt containing this ionlanthanian(mineralogy) Containing lanthanum.lanthanide(chemistry) Any of the 15 rare earth elements from lanthanum to lutetium in the periodic table; because their outermost orbitals are not filled, they have very similar chemistry; below them are the actinides.lanthanite(mineralogy) A radioactive mineral, a carbonate of the rare earth elements lanthanum, cerium, and neodymium.lanthanium(UK) Alternative form of lanthanum.lanthanoid(inorganic chemistry) Synonym of lanthanide.lanthopine(organic chemistry, archaic) An alkaloid found in opium.lanuginose(biology, especially botany) Covered with down or fine soft hairs (lanugo); downy or fuzzy.lanuginousAlternative form of lanuginose.lanzknechtAlternative form of lansquenet.laparatomyMisspelling of laparotomy.laparocele(medicine) A rupture or hernia in the lumbar regions.laparotome(surgery) A surgical instrument for performing laparotomy.laparotomy(surgery) The surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation.lapdancingpresent participle and gerund of lapdancelapdoggeryBehavior or activity characteristic of a lapdog, such as idleness or submission.lapidarianSynonym of lapidary.lapidation(law) The practice or act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death, as punishmentlapidifiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of lapidifylappaceous(botany) Resembling the capitulum of burdock; covered with forked points.lapsednessThe quality of having lapsed.lapseratesplural of lapseratelapstrakedSynonym of lapstrake.lapstrakesplural of lapstrakelaptoplessWithout a laptop computer.laptoplikeResembling or characteristic of a laptop.laptronica(music, computing) Musical output made with a laptop computer combined with electronic devices, portable enough for live performances.laquinimodAn experimental immunomodulator being investigated as an oral treatment for multiple sclerosis.larazotide(pharmacology) A chemical compound that inhibits the release of zonulin.larcenious(rare) Synonym of larcenous.larcenistsplural of larcenistlardaceousResembling lard.lardbucket(slang, derogatory) A fat person.larderlikeResembling or characteristic of a larder.larentiine(lepidopterology, entomology) Any moth in the geometrid subfamily Larentiinae.largemouthApplied to various kinds of fish characterized by a large mouth.largescale(ichthyology) Having large scales.largifical(obsolete) abounding; amplelaricitrin(organic chemistry) An O-methylated flavonol, a type of flavonoid.larithmics(obsolete) The study of population statistics.laronidase(biochemistry) A form of iduronidaselarruppingpresent participle and gerund of larruplarvaceous(medicine, rare) Larvate.larvacidalAlternative spelling of larvicidal.larvicidalKilling larvae.larvikiticOf or relating to the mineral larvikite.larviposit(biology) To deposit living larvae rather than eggslaryngiticPertaining to or suffering from laryngitis.laryngitisAn inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness.lasagnetteA type of ribbon pasta that is rippled like the edge of a sheet of lasagnalasciviateTo give oneself to lasciviousness; to lust (over).lascivient(obsolete) lasciviouslasciviousWanton; lewd, driven by lust, lustful.laserbeamsplural of laserbeamlaserbrain(derogatory, informal) idiot, stupid personlaserproofResistant to lasers.lasiandrin(organic chemistry) A particular phenolic glycoside present in Salix lasiandralasmiditanAn investigational drug for the treatment of acute migraine.lassiehood(Scotland) Girlhood.lassitudesplural of lassitudelassomycin(biochemistry) A cyclic peptide that has antibiotic activitylatecomersplural of latecomerlatecomingArriving late.latentnessThe quality of being latent.lateraliseAlternative form of lateralize.lateralism(uncountable) An organizational structure in which competing interests of equal power negotiate with each other.lateralistCharacteristic of lateralism; pertaining to the interactions of opposing interests of equal power.lateralitythe state or quality of being laterallateralizeTo localize a function to either the left or right side of the brainlatericorn(zoology) One of several horny pieces on the sides of a bird's upper beak below the culminicorn.laternulid(zoology) Any clam in the family Laternulidae.lateroconeA small pointed cusp on the lateral side of the incisors of some plesiadapiformslaterotopy(biology) The asymmetric projection of different parts of the body onto different sides of the brainlaterwards(obsolete, rare) later onlatescence(rare) The condition of being latescent; obscuritylatherableCapable of forming lather.lathereeve(historical) The chief officer of a lathe.latherlessWithout lather.latherwortSynonym of soapwort.lathyriticOf or pertaining to lathyrism.lathyrogen(chemistry, medicine) Any agent that induces lathyrism.latibulize(rare) To retire into a den, or hole, and lie dormant in winter.laticifersplural of laticiferlatifundiaplural of latifundiumlatifundioA large estate, large land property, especially in Latin America; a latifundium.latimeriidAny coelacanth of the family LatimeriidaelatimeroidAny fish of the suborder Latimerioideilatinizingpresent participle and gerund of latinizelatiscopid(zoology) Any temnospondyl in the family Latiscopidae.latissimus(anatomy) Ellipsis of latissimus dorsi.latitation(obsolete) The act of concealment or hiding.latrappite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal black mineral containing calcium, iron, magnesium, niobium, oxygen, sodium, and titanium.latrinaliaDeliberately inscribed marking made on lavatory walls.latrotoxin(biochemistry) Any of a group of neurotoxins found in the venom of spiders of the genus Latrodectus.lattermathSynonym of aftermath (in both of its senses).latternessQuality of being latter.latticinioA variety of white glass threads or canes, used to make decorative articles.laudationsplural of laudationlaughathon(informal) Something very funny; a comedy session or period of great amusement.laughinglyWith laughter or merriment.laughlinesplural of laughlinelaughsmithOne who creates laughs; a comic or comedian.laughtrackAlternative form of laugh track.laumontite(mineralogy) A mineral, of a white color and vitreous luster, with the chemical formula CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂·4H₂O. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime. Exposed to the air, it loses water, becomes opaque, and crumbles.launcegayeObsolete form of lancegay.launchableCapable of being launchedlaunderessA female launderer.launderingpresent participle and gerund of launderlaundretteSynonym of launderette (UK)laundromatA money laundering operation.laundrymanA man who is in the business of laundering.laundrymatEggcorn of laundromat.laundrymenplural of laundrymanlauraceous(botany) Belonging to, or resembling, a natural order (Lauraceae) of trees and shrubs having aromatic bark and foliage, and including laurel, sassafras, cinnamon, true camphor, etc.laurdalite(mineralogy) A grey or pinkish nepheline syenite mineral.laureationThe act of crowning with laurel; the act of conferring an academic degree, or honorary title.laurelling(UK) present participle and gerund of laurellaurestinaSynonym of laurestine.laurestineThe Viburnum tinus, an evergreen shrub or tree of the south of Europe, which flowers during the winter months.laurionite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing chlorine, hydrogen, lead, and oxygen.laurisilvaA laurel forest.laurophyll(botany) Having broad, glossy leaves characteristic of the laurel.laurustineAlternative form of laurestine.lautitious(obsolete) sumptuous; luxurious; splendidlavageableThat can be lavaged, or can be removed by lavaginglavalliereAlternative form of lavaliere.lavandulol(organic chemistry) A monoterpene alcohol 5-methyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)hex-4-en-1-ol present in lavenderlavandulyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from lavandulollavastatinMisspelling of lovastatin.lavatorialOf or pertaining to a lavatorylavatoriesplural of lavatorylavatorium(rare) A washroom or -place.lavenderedPerfumed with lavender.lavendulan(mineralogy) An orthorhombic mineral containing arsenic, calcium, chlorine, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and sodium.laverbreadA traditional Welsh delicacy of boiled laver, coated with oatmeal and fried.laviscious(rare) Misconstruction of lascivious.lavishmentThe act of lavishing; generous handoutlavishnessThe state or characteristic of being lavish.lawbreakerOne who breaks (violates) the law, a criminal.lawburrows(Scots law) A writ requiring a person to give security against doing violence to another.lawfulnessProperty of being lawful, of obeying the law.lawnmowersplural of lawnmowerlawnmowingThe mowing of a lawn.lawrencite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing chlorine, iron, and nickel.lawrenciumA transuranic chemical element (symbol Lr, formerly Lw) with atomic number 103.lawspeaker(historical) An official in Scandinavia whose duties included memorizing laws as well as presiding over, and reciting the laws at, regional Things or the Althing.lawyerbushSynonym of bush lawyer.lawyeringsplural of lawyeringlawyerlessWithout a lawyer.lawyerlikeResembling or characteristic of a lawyer.lawyerlingA young or insignificant lawyer.lawyershipThe state or business of a lawyer.laxanthone(organic chemistry) Any of a group of xanthones present in henna (Lawsonia inermis)laxaphycinAny of a group of antifungal cyclic peptides present in the blue-green alga Anabaena laxalaxativelyIn a laxative manner.laymanshipThe condition of being a layman.laypersonsplural of laypersonlazabemideA reversible and selective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase B, used as an antiparkinsonian agent.lazarettesplural of lazarettelazarettosplural of lazarettolazarhouseAlternative form of lazar house.lazzarettoAlternative spelling of lazaretto.leadennessThe quality of being leaden.leaderetteA short editorial, or a paragraph in an editorial.leaderlessWithout a person providing direction.leaderlikeIndicating or characteristic of a leaderleadershipThe capacity of someone to lead others.leadfootedDriving very fast; pushing hard on a vehicle accelerator.leadplantsplural of leadplantleafblowerAlternative form of leaf blower.leafcutterAlternative spelling of leaf-cutter.leafflowerThe plant Phyllanthus urinarialeaffolderAny of various moths that fold leaves as they eat themleafhopper(zoology) Any insect of the family Cicadellidae.leafleteerA person who writes, prints or distributes leaflets.leafletingpresent participle and gerund of leafletleaflettedsimple past and past participle of leafletleaflitterAlternative form of leaf litterleafminersplural of leafminerleafmining(biology) That functions as a leaf minerleafrollerAlternative spelling of leaf roller.leafsheathAlternative form of leaf sheath.leafspringAlternative form of leaf spring.leaftosserAny of various ovenbirds in the genus Sclerurus, found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.leaguewide(sports) Throughout a given leagueleaktivism(neologism) Activism through the release of confidential information to the public in the form of leaks.leanenesseObsolete spelling of leanness.learnedism(especially linguistics of Greek) A word acquired through formal education rather than through childhood language acquisition.leasebacksplural of leasebackleastawaysAnyway; at least; regardless. Indicates support or degree of a previous statement.leatherboyA young or submissive member of the leatherman subculture.leatherine(historical) A kind of imitation leather.leatheringpresent participle and gerund of leatherleatherize(transitive) To make leathery.leathermanA multitool, usually with a plier head as the central implement, that has an array of other implements such as knives, screwdrivers, can openers, files, saws, and so on.leathersexThe sexual practices associated with leathermen.leatwright(obsolete) A person skilled at constructing leats.leavenlesswithout any yeast or other raising agentlebensraum(chiefly with reference to nations and peoples) Hitherto unoccupied “living space” claimed as one’s rightful domain.lebercilin(biochemistry) A protein associated with centrosomal or ciliary functionslebetiform(botany) Bowl-shaped; used to describe domatia.lebiasinid(zoology) Any fish in the family Lebiasinidae.lecanorate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of lecanoric acid.lecanorineOf the fruiting parts of a lichen: shaped like a plate with a ring around them, and having that ring made of tissue similar to the main non-fruiting body part of the lichen.lecinoxoid(organic chemistry) An oxidised form of lecithinleconotide(pharmacology) A peptide isolated from the venom of Conus catus, under investigation as an analgesic drug.lectically(mathematics) Pertaining to lectic set properties.lectinlikeResembling lectinlectionary(Christianity, Judaism) A book or listing that contains a collection of scripture readings appointed for Christian or Jewish worship on a given day or occasion.lectorshipThe role or post of a lector.lectotypicRelating to a lectotype.lecturetteA short lecture.ledeburite(metallurgy) a mixture of 4.3% carbon in ironlederhosedAlternative form of lederhosened.lederhosenA pair of knee-breeches made of leather, typical of Bavaria and Austria.ledipasvir(pharmacology) A particular drug for the treatment of hepatitis C.leechcraftThe skill or expertise of a physician, medical knowledge; medical attendance.leechinessThe state, quality, or condition of being leechy ("parasitic")lefetamine(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.lefthandedAlternative spelling of left-handed.lefthanderAlternative spelling of left-hander.leftwardlyIn a leftward direction.leftwingerAlternative form of left-winger.legalisingpresent participle and gerund of legaliselegalisticOf a person, following the letter of the law.legalitiesplural of legalitylegalizingpresent participle and gerund of legalizelegalspeak(informal) Synonym of legalese.legateshipThe office or authority of a legate.legbreakerAlternative spelling of leg-breaker.legendaire(slang) legendary in act or function.legendlessWithout a legend.legendrian(mathematics) A Legendrian knotleggedness(in combinations) The state or quality of having a particular type of or number of legs.legibilityThe property of being legible or easily readable.legiferate(rare, chiefly Europe) To make law.legionaireAlternative spelling of legionnaire.legionellaBacteria of the genus Legionella.legislatedsimple past and past participle of legislatelegislatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of legislatelegislatorSomeone who creates or enacts laws.legisticalRelating to legistics.legitimacyThe quality or state of being legitimate or valid; validity.legitimateIn accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements.legitimiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of legitimize.legitimismThe principles or ideas of legitimists.legitimityMisspelling of legitimacy.legitimize(transitive) To make legitimate.legoglobinleghemoglobinlegpullingAlternative form of leg-pulling.legrandite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, oxygen, and zinc.legspinnerAlternative spelling of leg spinner.leguminoseAlternative form of leguminous.leguminousOf the Leguminosae family of peas, beans etc.legwarmersplural of legwarmerleinamycin(medicine) A macrolide polyketide, produced by several species of Streptomyces atroolivaceus, that has antitumour activity.leiobunine(zoology) Any harvestman of the subfamily Leiobuninaeleiocarpin(medicine, organic chemistry) Any of a particular group of antileukemic fungal metabolitesleiomyomasplural of leiomyomaleiotrichyThe trait of being leiotrichous, or having smooth hair.leishmaniaA parasite that causes leishmaniasis, a genus trypanosome protozoa, Leishmania.leishmanicRelating to leishmania.leishmaninLeishmania antigenleishporin(biochemistry) A porin isolated from species of Leishmanialeisingite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing copper, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, tellurium, and zinc.leisteringThe act of catching or spearing fish with a leister.leisurable(obsolete) Leisurely.leisurably(archaic) At leisure; in a leisurely way.leisurefulProviding leisure, restful.leitmotifsplural of leitmotifleiuperineAny frog of the subfamily LeiuperinaelemandarinCitrus × limonia, a citrus fruit which is a hybrid between the mandarin orange and the lemon.lemmaticalRelating to a lemma.lemmatiser(computing) A program or function that attempts to find the lemma that corresponds to an inflected wordlemmatizedsimple past and past participle of lemmatizelemmatizerAlternative spelling of lemmatiser.lemmatizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of lemmatizelemmingism(uncountable) Synonym of herdthink.lemnaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Lemnaceae.lemniscateA closed curve having the shape of a figure eight or an infinity symbol (∞).lemnoblastSynonym of Schwann cell.lemonadierSomeone who makes or sells lemonade.lemongrass(colloquial, US) Sourgrass (Oxalis pes-caprae).lemoninessThe state or quality of being lemony.lemonwaterAlternative form of lemon water.lemonwoodsplural of lemonwoodlemuriform(zoology) Of or relating to the infraorder Lemuriformes.lengthenedsimple past and past participle of lengthenlengthenerA person or thing that lengthens somethinglengthiestsuperlative form of lengthy: most lengthylengthlessWithout length.lengthsmanAlternative form of lengthman.lengthsomeOf significant length; long; lengthy.lengthwiseIn the long direction of an oblong object.leniolisibA kinase inhibitor used to treat activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome (APDS).lenitivelyIn a lenitive manner.lenocinant(archaic, rare) Lewd; lascivious; lustful.lenocinate(rare, obsolete) To entice to immorality; to pander (“tempt with or cater to impropriety”).lenocinium(Scots law) A husband's connivance at his wife's adultery.lensectomyAlternative form of lentectomy.lensmakingThe manufacture of lenses.lensometerAlternative form of lensmeter.lensometrymeasurement with a lensmeterlentectomy(surgery) The removal of a lens (of the eye).lenticelle(botany) Alternative form of lenticel.lenticonusA rare congenital anomaly of the eye, characterized by a conical protrusion on the crystalline lens capsule and the underlying cortex.lenticularOf or pertaining to a lens.lenticulasplural of lenticulalentiginesplural of lentigolentiviral(virology) Of or relating to a lentiviruslentivirusAny of a group of retroviruses, of the genus Lentivirus, which have long incubation periods.lenvatinibA drug used to treat certain thyroid cancers.lenzilumabA humanized monoclonal antibody designed to treat certain leukemias.leogangite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and sulfur.leonardite(mineralogy) A dark, vitreous mineraloid produced by surface oxidation of ligniteleontiasis(medicine, medical genetics) A rare medical condition characterized by an overgrowth of the facial and cranial bones, leading to a leonine facial appearance.leontiniid(zoology) Any extinct mammal in the family Leontiniidae.leopardessA female leopard.leopardineResembling or characteristic of a leopard.lepadiformAny barnacle of the order Lepadiformeslepetellid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Lepetellidae.lepetopsidAny in the extinct family †Lepetopsidae of gastropods.lepidolite(mineralogy) A pale lilac mica mineral that is a mixed basic fluoride and aluminosilicate of potassium, lithium and aluminium.lepidopterlepidopteran; one of the Lepidoptera.lepidosaur(zoology) A member of the Lepidosauria, reptiles with overlapping scaleslepismatid(zoology) Any member of the family Lepismatidae of silverfish and bristletailslepisphere(geology) A cluster of bladed crystals about 10 microns in diameter.leporiformSynonym of rabbitlike.leprechaun(Ireland, folklore) One of a race of elves that can reveal hidden treasure to those who catch them.leprologic(rare) Synonym of leprological: Of or related to leprology.lepromatic(medicine) Synonym of lepromatoid: of or related to leprous lesions (lepromas) or lepromatoid leprosy.leprosaria(uncommon) Synonym of leprosarium.leproserie(dated) Alternative form of leprosery.leptaclineA particular psychostimulant.leptandrin(organic chemistry) A bitter glucoside obtained from plants in the genus Leptandra.leptinemia(pathology) The presence of leptins in the bloodstreamleptinemicRelating to leptinemialeptocaulyThe state of being a leptocaul—of having slender stems and many branches.leptocerid(zoology) Any caddis fly in the family Leptoceridae.leptoclase(geology) A thin fracture, in sedimentary rocks, either normal or oblique to the bedding planeleptodorid(zoology) Any water flea in the family Leptodoridae.leptogenicCausing weight lossleptogluon(physics) Any of a class of proposed particles formed from a lepton and one or more gluonsleptolepid(zoology) Any of the family †Leptolepidae of extinct fishes.leptomeson(physics) An excited state of a lepton that interacts as if it were a mesonleptometer(historical) An instrument for measuring the viscosity of oil.leptomonadAny trypanosomatid of the genus LeptomonasleptomorphA thin rhizome of bambooleptomycin(medicine) Any of a family of antibiotics produced by Streptomyces bacteria.leptonetid(zoology) Any spider in the family Leptonetidae.leptonless(physics) That does not involve leptonsleptoquark(physics) Any of a class of hypothetical bosons that would decay into a lepton and a quark.leptorhineAlternative form of leptorrhine.leptospiraAny bacterium of the genus Leptospira.leptospireAny bacterium of the genus Leptospira.leptotenic(biology) Related to leptoteneleptotrichAny bacterium of the genus Leptotrichialergotrile(pharmacology) A dopamine agonist.leridistimA particular haematopoietic substance.lerisetron(pharmacology) A potent antiemetic.leronlimabA monoclonal antibody proposed as a treatment for COVID-19lesbiandomThe quality or state of being a lesbian.lesbianiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of lesbianize.lesbianish(informal) Characteristic of a lesbian.lesbianismFemale homosexuality; the state of a woman being sexually attracted to other women.lesbianist(rare, sometimes derogatory) Alternative form of lesbian.lesbianitylesbianism; female homosexualitylesbianize(transitive) To make lesbian.lesbianoid(rare) Possessing characteristics common to lesbians or appealing to them.lesbophile(rare) A person (typically not a lesbian) with a fondness for lesbians or erotic contact between women.lesbophobeOne who hates or has a negative perception of lesbians.lesionlessWithout lesions.lesionlikeResembling or characteristic of a lesion.lesopitronA selective full agonist of the 5-HT1A receptor, structurally related to the azapirones, used as an anxiolytic.lesseeshipThe status or role of lessee.lessenable(rare) Able to be made less.lessernessThe state, quality, or condition of being lesser.lethalnessThe state or quality of being lethal; lethality.lethargickObsolete form of lethargic.lethargied(obsolete) Made lethargic.lethargiseAlternative form of lethargize.lethargizeTo make lethargic.letheonize(transitive, obsolete, rare) To subject to the influence of letheon (diethyl ether).letholexiaSynonym of lethologica.letosteine(pharmacology) A mucolytic drug.letovicite(mineralogy) A triclinic mineral with chemical formula (NH₃)₃H(SO₄)₂.letterbombAlternative form of letter bomb.letterbookA book in which letters (written correspondence) or copies of letters are kept.lettercardA form of postal stationery consisting of a folded card with a prepaid imprinted stamp, giving the writer more space than a postcard.letterformThe shape of an individual letter.lettergram(historical) A telegram longer than an ordinary message and sent more cheaply and with a lower priority.letterhack(dated, fandom slang) A fan who is a prolific writer of letters to periodicals.letterheadA portion of text at the top of a letter, identifying the sender and often giving their address etc., used for formal correspondence.letteringsplural of letteringletterleafCertain orchidsletterlessWithout the presence or use of alphabetical letters.letterlikeResembling or characteristic of a letter of the alphabet.lettermark(marketing, communication, typography) A text-only logo consisting of the initials of a brand name or business.letterwiseIn terms of letters of the alphabet.letterwoodThe wood of the tree Brosimum guianense, marked with black spots resembling hieroglyphics.letterzine(dated, fandom slang) A fanzine that is all or mostly composed of letters of comment.lettsomite(mineralogy) cyanotrichite.leuchaemiaArchaic form of leukemia.leucinemiaIncrease in blood leucine concentration.leuciscine(ichthyology) Of or relating to the cyprinid subfamily LeuciscinaeleucititicRelating to or composed of leucitite.leucoblastAlternative form of leukoblast.leucocholy(obsolete) The mood accompanying trivial activity.leucocidalThat kills leucocytesleucocidicDestructive to leukocytes.leucocidin(biology) Any staphylococcal or streptococcal exotoxin that causes leucocyte killing or lysis.leucocytesplural of leucocyteleucocyticOf or pertaining to leucocytes.leucoderma(pathology) A loss of skin pigmentation, often in patches.leucoedemaAlternative form of leukoedema.leucokininA myotropic neuropeptide present in most invertebratesleucomaine(biochemistry, archaic) An animal base or alkaloid, appearing in the tissue during life; hence, a vital alkaloid, as distinguished from a ptomaine or cadaveric poison.leucometerAlternative form of leukometer.leucometryThe measurement of the quantity of leucocytes in the bloodleucomycinSynonym of kitasamycin.leucopathy(dated) albinismleucopeniaAlternative spelling of leukopenia.leucopenicAlternative form of leukopenic.leucophaneAlternative form of leucophanite.leucophore(histology) Any chromatophore that shows white in reflected light.leucophyll(biochemistry) A colourless substance which was hypothesised to be a precursor compound of chlorophyll.leucoplast(biology) An organelle found in certain plant cells, a non-pigmented category of plastid with various biosynthetic functions.leucorrheaAlternative form of leukorrhea.leucoscopeAn instrument for testing the colour perception of the eye, or for comparing different lights in terms of their constituent colour or relative whiteness.leucothoid(zoology) Any amphipod in the family Leucothoidae.leucotoxicAlternative form of leukotoxic.leucotoxinAlternative form of leukotoxin.leucovorin(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A particular drug used in cancer treatment.leucoxenicOf or pertaining to leucoxene.leukaemiasplural of leukaemialeukamenin(organic chemistry) Any of a class of diterpenoids isolated from Rabdosia umbrosa.leukoblastAn immature leukocyte.leukocidalAlternative form of leucocidal.leukocidicAlternative form of leucocidic.leukocidinAlternative form of leucocidin.leukocoriaAn abnormal white reflection from the retina of the eye, a medical sign for a number of conditionsleukocoricRelating to, or exhibiting leukocorialeukocytesplural of leukocyteleukocyticRelating to, or containing, leukocytes.leukodermaAn acquired cutaneous condition with localized loss of pigmentation of the skin.leukoedemaA blue, grey or white appearance of the mucosae, particularly the buccal mucosa.leukogenicRelating to leukogenesis.leukokoriaAlternative spelling of leukocoria.leukolysin(biochemistry) A metalloproteinase present in leukocytesleukolysiscytolysis of leukocytesleukolyticRelating to or inducing leukolysis.leukomaineAlternative spelling of leucomaine.leukometerA device used for measuring whiteness or brightness.leukopathy(pathology) depigmentation of the skinleukopenia(medicine) An abnormally low count of leukocytes, or white blood cells, in the blood.leukopenicHaving leukopenia.leukophoreAlternative form of leucophore.leukorrhea(pathology) Thick, whitish vaginal discharge.leukotaxisThe condition of being leukotacticleukotoxictoxic to white blood cellsleukotoxinAny substance that is toxic to leukocytesleukotrineMisspelling of leukotriene.leukovirusAny of a group of viruses, of the former genus Leukovirus, that cause leukemia in several groups of animals.leumorphinSynonym of dynorphin.leupepdineMisspelling of leupeptin.leupeptineAlternative form of leupeptin.leupeptinsplural of leupeptinleuprolide(pharmacology) Alternative form of leuprorelin.levamisole(organic chemistry) A synthetic imidazothiazole derivative whose hydrochloride is used as an antibiotic.levamizoleAlternative form of levamisole.levellableAlternative form of levelable.leveragingpresent participle and gerund of leveragelevetimide(organic chemistry) The alkaloid (3R)-3-phenyl-3-[1-(phenylmethyl)piperidin-4-yl]piperidine-2,6-dione used as a ligandlevigatingpresent participle and gerund of levigatelevigationThe act or operation of levigating (making into fine powder)levimasoleAlternative form of levamisole.levitatingpresent participle and gerund of levitatelevitationThe raising of something, such as a body, without apparent physical cause, allegedly using the power of the mind.levitativehaving the power of causing other things to rise in the air; having the power of levitationlevocardiaAlternative form of laevocardia.levogyrate(physical chemistry, physics) Turning or twisting the plane of polarization towards the left, as in levulose, levotartaric acid, etc.levorotarylevorotatorylevoxadrolAn analgesic drug.levulinate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of levulinic acid.lexemehood(linguistics, rare) The property of being a lexeme.lexicaliseAlternative spelling of lexicalize.lexicalismThe theory that grammatical information is rooted in the lexicon of a language.lexicalistA proponent of the grammatical theory of lexicalism.lexicalityThe condition of being lexical.lexicalize(intransitive, of a term) To become part of the vocabulary of a language as a single lexical unit with a distinct meaning.lexicology(countable) A specific theory concerning the lexicon.lexicomaneA lover of dictionaries.lexiconiseAlternative form of lexiconize.lexiconistA writer of a lexicon.lexiconizeTo create a lexicon for.lexidronam(medicine) Any of a class of chelation complexes (normally of radiosamarium) used to control in bone cancer caseslexigraphy(uncountable) The representation of words in writing.lexipafantA drug that acts as a potent and selective inhibitor of the phospholipid mediator platelet-activating factor.lexiphanicUsing bombastic or pretentious wording or language.lexpionage(informal) The process of looking for new words and/or phrases.lherzolite(mineralogy) A dark-green igneous rock consisting largely of chrysolite, with pyroxene and picotite.liablenessQuality of being liable; liability.libationalRelating to a libation.libationerA priest or religious official who conducts a libation ritual, in which a drink is poured as an offering to a divinity or ancestor.libellantsplural of libellantlibellulid(entomology) A dragonfly of the Libellulidae family.libelouslyIn a libelous manner.liberalese(derogatory) Language used by political liberals.liberaliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of liberalize.liberalish(US politics) Somewhat liberalliberalismThe quality of being liberal.liberalityThe property of being liberal; generosity; charity.liberalize(transitive) to make liberal, free.liberatingThat serves to liberate, especially to free the mind to accept new ideas.liberationThe act of liberating or the state of being liberated.liberativeRelating to, or causing, liberation; freeing.liberatorsplural of liberatorliberatoryServing to liberate.libertinesplural of libertinelibertopia(US, politics, chiefly derogatory) A hypothetical utopian libertarian society or nation-state.libertopic(US, politics, derogatory) Related to, characteristic of, or espousing (a utopian or critically flawed strain of) libertarianism.libidinismlibidinousnesslibidinist(rare) A lecher or oversexed person.libidinize(transitive, psychology) To imbue with sexual urges or attraction.libidinousHaving lustful desires; characterized by lewdness.libidolessWithout a libido.librametryThe application of statistics and operations research to the running of a library.librarianaItems related to libraries, especially collectibles.librariansplural of librarianlibrariousof or pertaining to bookslibraryfulEnough to fill a library.libraryingThe accumulation of a library of material.libratiousCharacterized by libration.librettistThe person who writes a libretto.librigenalPertaining to the librigena.librophileSynonym of bookworm.libytheineAny butterfly of the subfamily LibytheinaelicensableCapable of, or suitable for, being licensed.licentiateA person who holds the academic degree of license.licentiousLacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled.licentuousMisconstruction of licentious.lichenisedsimple past and past participle of licheniselichenized(mycology, of a fungus) Adapted to live as a symbiont in a lichen.lichenlessDevoid of lichen.lichenlikeResembling or characteristic of lichen.lichenysinAny of a group of anionic cyclic lipoheptapeptide biosurfactants produced by Bacillus licheniformislichtdruck(countable) An image produced by this process.lickometerA device that detects and records contact between a caged animal and the spout of its water bottlelicofelone(medicine) The analgesic and antiinflammatory drug [6-(4-chlorophenyl)-2,2-dimethyl-7-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizin-5-yl]acetic acidlicostinelA neuroprotective drug.licuraside(organic chemistry) The chalcone apioside (E)-1-[4-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3-[(2S,3R,4R)-3,4-dihydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-hydroxyphenyl]-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-onelidamidineAn antidiarrheal drug.lidanserinA drug which acts as a combined 5-HT2A and α1-adrenergic receptor antagonist, developed as an antihypertensive agent but never marketed.lidorestatAn aldose reductase inhibitor.liegewomanA female liege (subject of a sovereign or lord).lienholder(law) Used in instances of title of property (such as a vehicle) to refer to the person who has right of property, as opposed to the party that merely has right of possession. The party that only has right of possession is referred to as a registered owner, and in the event the registered owner fails to pay off the lien according to the agreed-to terms, the lienholder has the right to invoke repossession of the property (vehicle).lienorenal(anatomy) Relating to the spleen and kidneys; splenorenal.liensinine(organic chemistry) The isoquinoline 4-[[(1R)-6,7-dimethoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-1-yl]methyl]-2-[[(1R)-1-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-6-methoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-7-yl]oxy]phenollieutenant(military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.lifarizineA calcium channel blocker.lifeaholic(informal) A person who is passionate about making the most of life.lifecaster(Internet) One who engages in lifecasting.lifecourseThe chronological sequence of events in a lifelifecyclesplural of lifecyclelifeforcesplural of lifeforcelifegivingAlternative form of life-giving.lifeguardsplural of lifeguardlifehackerOne who uses lifehacks.lifejacketAlternative spelling of life jacket.lifelesslyWithout life or appearing to be without life.lifeloggerA person who practices lifelogging.liferenter(Scots law) One who has a liferent.lifesaversplural of lifesaverlifesaving(uncommon) Alternative form of life-saving.lifeskillsplural of lifeskilllifesomely(obsolete) In a lively way.lifesourceAlternative form of life-source.lifespringA spring or source of life.lifestagesplural of lifestagelifestanceAlternative form of life stance.lifestreamAccording to certain New Age beliefs, a stream of life force associated with an individual being.lifestring(archaic) A nerve, or string, supposed to be essential to life.lifestylerOne who lives an alternative lifestyle all the time, not just occasionally.lifestylesplural of lifestylelifetablesplural of lifetablelifeworthyWorthy of or deserving of life.ligamentalOf, pertaining to, or resembling a ligamentligandable(molecular biology) Capable of binding a ligand.ligandless(chemistry) From which all ligands have been removedligandlikeResembling or characteristic of a ligand.ligandomic(biochemistry) Relating to ligandomes or to ligandomicsligaturingpresent participle and gerund of ligaturelightboardAn electronic console used to control the lights in a theatre.lightboxesplural of lightboxlightbulbsplural of lightbulblightclockAlternative form of light clock.lightcurveAlternative spelling of light curve.lighteningpresent participle and gerund of lightenlighterageThe fee paid for conveyance of goods on a lighter (flat-bottomed boat for carrying heavy loads across short distances).lighterfulEnough to fill a lighter (flat-bottomed boat).lighterman(nautical) One employed on, owning, or managing a lighter.lightfacedWritten, printed or drawn in lightface, using a font that has a low ration of ink to white space.lightfieldAlternative form of light field.lightfront(physics) The set of photons in the same phase of a pulse of (especially laser) light.lightguide(physics) A waveguide used to guide lightlighthouseA tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.lightmeterAlternative form of light meter.lightningsthird-person singular simple present indicative of lightninglightpaperAlternative form of light paper.lightplaneA small, lightweight aeroplane.lightproofSealed so that no light can enter.lightsaber(science fiction) A sword having a blade made of a powerful beam of light or energy.lightsabreBritish standard spelling of lightsaber.lightsailsplural of lightsaillightscapeAn illuminated environment; a lighting arrangement that picks out some details and obscures others.lightsheetA laterally-extended laser beamlightshift(physics) The change in the energy (and thus frequency) of light upon interaction with matter.lightshipsplural of lightshiplightskirt(dated, derogatory) A woman of lax morality; a prostitute.lightspeedThe speed of light (in vacuum unless another medium is specified).lightstickA portable rod used for illumination.lightstripA strip of small light bulbs, LEDs, or other light-emitting devices.lighttightAlternative form of light-tight.lightwardsSynonym of lightward.lightwaterAlternative form of light water.lightwavesplural of lightwavelightwoodsplural of lightwoodlightyearsplural of lightyearlignireose(obsolete) A constituent of lignin, only slightly soluble in water.lignitizedsimple past and past participle of lignitizelignocaine(pharmacology) Synonym of lidocaine.lignocericOf or pertaining to lignoceric acid or its derivatives.lignolysisMisspelling of ligninolysis.lignolyticMisspelling of ligninolytic.lignosericMisspelling of lignoceric.lignotoxinAny of a group of toxins produced in the manufacture of lignocellulose as a fuellignotuber(botany) A starchy enlargement (caudex), usually of a root, of a woody plant, serving to store water.ligonberryAlternative form of lingonberry.liguleless(botany) Lacking a ligulelikabilityAlternative spelling of likeability.likeliheadObsolete form of likelihood.likelihoodThe probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.likelinessThe condition or quality of being probable or likely to occur.likelyhoodObsolete spelling of likelihood, now a common misspelling.likemindedAlternative spelling of like-minded.likenessesplural of likenesslikeworthyWorthy of being liked; likeable.likingnessQuality of liking something.lilacwater(rare) recycled water that is not suitable as drinking waterliliaceous(botany) of the Liliaceae family, which contains the lily, and tulip, but which formerly contained a great number of plants now in other families.lillianite(mineralogy) A grey mineral that is a mixed sulfide of lead and bismuthlillipilliAlternative form of lilly-pilly.lillypillyAlternative form of lilly-pilly.lilyhandedAlternative form of lily-handed.limacinoidAny sea snail of the superfamily LimacinoidealimacologyThe scientific study of slugs.limberjack(music) An American folk percussion instrument consisting of a dancing wooden doll and a flexible plank.limberneckA flaccid paralysis of the neck of poultry afflicted with botulism.limbernessProperty of being limber.limbersomeCharacterised or marked by limberness; lithelimbicallyIn a limbic manner.limblesslyIn a limbless way; without limbs.limburgiteA dark volcanic rock resembling basalt and consisting essentially of olivine and augite with a brownish glassy groundmass.limeaceous(botany) Belonging to the family Limeaceae and its single genus Limeum.limeburner(chiefly historical) A tradesman who operates a limekiln, burning limestone at high heat to produce quicklime for use as an agricultural manure, in cement, and otherwise.limelightsplural of limelightlimericistSomeone who writes limericks.limestonesplural of limestonelimicolineShore-dwelling, usually said of certain wading birds, such as snipes and plovers.limicolous(zoology) That lives in mud.liminalityThe fact of being on the border of, or in between, two states.limitarianTending to limit, or supporting limitarianism.limitationThe act of limiting or the state of being limited.limitativeRestrictive, limited.limitinglyIn a limiting manner.limitropheBorder, frontier; being or existing along a border or frontier.limivorousEating mud or soil for organic matter in it.limnimeterThe apparatus used in limnimetrylimnimetryThe measurement of water levellimnocrene(of a spring) That originates in a pond or lakelimnofauna(biology) The animals that live in fresh waterlimnographAn instrument for measuring water levellimnologicSynonym of limnological.limnometerA device used to measure the level of water in a lakelimnometryAlternative form of limnimetry.limnophyte(biology) Any plant that grows in marshy conditions, or in shallow waterlimocitrin(organic chemistry) A particular flavonol found in citrus peels.limocitrol(organic chemistry) The hydroxylated chromenone 3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-6,8-dimethoxychromen-4-onelimoncello(uncountable) A kind of Italian lemon-flavoured liqueur.limoncilloThe plant Pectis angustifolia.limoniformShaped like a lemon.limousinesplural of limousinelimpetlikeResembling or characteristic of a limpet.limpidnessThe property of being limpid, clarity.linamarase(biochemistry) beta-D-glucosidase, an enzyme found in many plants including cassava and the butter bean; an enzyme which breaks down linamarin and produces cyanohydrines and thus hydrogen cyanidelinckosideA particular steroid glycoside.lincolnite(mineralogy) Heulandite.lincomycin(pharmacology) A lincosamide antibiotic derived from Streptomyces lincolnensis.lincomysinMisspelling of lincomycin.lindsaeoidAny fern of the genus Lindsaealindsayoid(botany) Alternative form of lindsaeoid.lineactantA form of surfactant that accumulates at the two-dimensional boundaries between three immiscible phaseslineamentsplural of lineamentlinearisedsimple past and past participle of lineariselinearizedsimple past and past participle of linearizelinearizerA device or process that linearizes.linearizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of linearizelineationsplural of lineationlinebacker(American football) The defensive players who are in position behind the defensive linemen and in front of the safeties and cornerbacks and whose principal responsibilities are to tackle runners and to defend against shorter passes.linecasterA typesetting machine that casts entire lines of type in metal slugs.linefisherAlternative form of line fisher.linerboardA kind of heavy paper used to line pallets etc.linestring(computing) A curve with linear interpolation between points, used in geographic information systems e.g. to represent streets and rivers.lineswomanA female linesman.linewalkerA person employed to walk along an oil or gas pipeline in search of leaks and other problems.lineworkerA lineman; one who works on overhead cables.lingersomeCharacterised or marked by lingeringlingualityThe quality of being lingual.lingualize(linguistics) To make lingual.linguanaut(slang) Someone who is passionate about languages.linguicideThe death of a language, either naturally or from political causes.linguicismThe unfair treatment of an individual or community based on their use of language.linguicistCharacteristic of or pertaining to linguicism.linguiformShaped like a tongue.linguister(archaic) Synonym of interpreter, particularlylinguisticOf or relating to language.linguistry(archaic) linguisticslinicolousRelating to the cultivation of flaxlinkednessQuality of being linked.linklesslyWithout the use of linkslinkswomanA female golfer.linolenate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of linolenic acidlinolenoyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from linolenic acid by loss of the hydroxy grouplinoleumedCovered with linoleum.linothoraxA kind of upper body armor made of linen used in the ancient Mediterranean world, from the sixth century BCE through at least the second century CE.linotrobanA thrombolytic drug.linotypistA person who operated a linotype machine.lintitriptA hormone antagonist.lintopride(pharmacology) A 5-HT₄ antagonist.lintuzumab(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody used to treat cancer.lintwhitesplural of lintwhitelinustatin(organic chemistry) A cyanogenic glycoside, present in linseed, that serves to protect animals against selenium toxicitylionburgerA burger made with lion meat.lionfishesplural of lionfishlionizableAble or fit to be lionized.lionkeeperThe attendant who looks after a captive lion.liparocele(rare, obsolete, medicine) A fatty tumor or cyst.lipglossedWearing lip gloss.lipglossesplural of lipglossliphistiid(araneology, zoology) Any spider in the family Liphistiidae.lipidaemiaAlternative form of lipidemia.lipidaemicAlternative form of lipidemic.lipidation(biochemistry) modification (especially of a protein) by association with a lipidlipidativeRelating to lipidationlipidogram(pathology) A profile of the blood lipids of a personlipidology(organic chemistry) The scientific study of lipids (fats)lipidomics(biochemistry) The study of the lipidome of an organism or celllipidosomeAlternative form of liposome.lipochitin(biochemistry) Any of a family of oligosaccharides consisting of chitin having a fatty acid group attached to the nitrogen of the non-reducing terminuslipochromeAny naturally-occurring, fat-soluble pigment such as carotenes or chlorophyll.lipocortin(biochemistry) Any of a family of calcium-binding proteins that suppress the activity of phospholipaseslipofected(pathology) infected with a lipofectionlipofectinA reagent used in lipofectionlipofucsinMisspelling of lipofuscin.lipofuscin(biochemistry) Any of a family of pigmented lipid granules that accumulate in several body tissues.lipogenase(biochemistry) Alternative form of lipoxygenase.lipogenousSynonym of lipogenic.lipoglycan(biochemistry) lipopolysaccharidelipographyA scribal or typographical error where a letter or group of letters that should be written twice is written once.lipoidemia(obsolete, medicine) The presence of lipoids in the blood.lipoidosisThe presence of anisotropic lipoids in the cells.lipomannan(biochemistry) A glycolipid, present in the mycobacterial cell wall, that can induce apoptosislipomatousRelating to a lipoma.lipophagicRelating to lipophagy.lipophilia(biochemistry) The property of being lipophilic.lipophilicHaving the quality of dissolving in lipids; typically composed of mostly nonpolar bonds.lipophobiaA fear of dietary fat.lipophobic(chemistry) Having no affinity for fats or organic solventslipophorin(biochemistry) A lipoprotein that transports diacylglycerollipophylicAlternative spelling of lipophilic.lipoplasty(surgery) The removal of subcutaneous fat (after liquefaction by ultrasound)lipoplatinA nanoparticle composed of lipids and cisplatin, used to treat tumours.lipoplexedFormed into a lipoplexlipoptosis(biology) apoptosis due to an accumulation of lipidliposomizeTo form into a liposomeliposphereA droplet of lipid, stabilized by a layer of phospholipid, used as a drug-delivery system.lipostasisThe maintenance of a static level of free fatty acids in the bloodlipostaticRelating to lipostasislipothymia(pathology, obsolete) A swoon due to transient cerebral hypoperfusion.lipothymicTending to swoon; fainting.lipotropicHaving an affinity for lipids; lipophilic.lipotropin(biochemistry) A pituitary hormone that promotes the metabolism of fat, and is a precursor to the endorphins.lipoxidase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acidslipoylated(organic chemistry, biochemistry) Modified by lipoylationlippedness(in combinations) The state or quality of having a particular number of type of lips.lipreadersplural of lipreaderlipreadingThe act of reading lips.lipserviceAlternative form of lip service.lipstickedDecorated with lipstick.lipsynchedsimple past and past participle of lipsynchlipsyncingpresent participle and gerund of lipsyncliptiniticOf or pertaining to liptinite.liquefiersplural of liquefierliquefyingpresent participle and gerund of liquefy; alternative spelling of liquifying.liquidable(finance) Able to be liquidated.liquidatedsimple past and past participle of liquidateliquidatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of liquidateliquidatorOne who liquidates.liquidiserNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of liquidizer.liquidizer(Australia, India, UK) A machine to chop or puree food; a blender.liquidlessWithout liquid.liquidlikeResembling or characteristic of a liquid.liquidnessThe quality of being liquid (flowing state of matter).liquifyingpresent participle and gerund of liquifyliquiritin(organic chemistry) The 4'-O-glucoside of the flavanone liquiritigenin.liquoricey(informal) Resembling or characteristic of liquorice.liquorlessWithout liquor.liquorlikeResembling liquor.lirequinil(pharmacology) A non-benzodiazepine hypnotic drug.liriconite(mineralogy) A blue monoclinic mineral composed of aluminium, copper, arsenate, and hydroxide.liripipiumSynonym of liripoop (“a tippet or scarf”).liroconite(mineralogy) A complex vitreous monoclinic mineral, hydrated copper aluminium arsenate hydroxide, with a bright blue or green colour.lisadimateA sunscreen compound.lisianthusPrairie gentian (Eustoma russellianum, syn. Eustoma grandiflorum, Lisianthius russellianus).lisinopril(pharmacology) A drug of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor class (trademark Prinivil, Zestril), primarily used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, heart attacks, and certain complications of diabetes.lissomnessAlternative form of lissomeness.lissoneoidThe stream-line curve of least resistancelistenablePleasant or easy to listen to.listeningsplural of listeninglistericin(biochemistry) A listericidal protein produced by the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster; the gene responsible for its formationlistlesslyIn a listless manner; without energy or enthusiasm.listmakingThe compilation of a list.listmaster(Internet) A person responsible for operating a listserv.listmember(Internet) A recipient of messages from a listserv.listserver(computing) A server that distributes messages to members of an e-mail list.litanywiseIn the manner of a litany.litchfieldAlternative spelling of lichfield.literacideThe "murder" of a book or other literatureliteraliseAlternative form of literalize.literalismLiteral interpretation or understanding; adherence to the exact letter or precise significance, as in interpreting or translating.literalistA person who adheres to the literal representation of a statement or law.literalityThe condition of being literalliteralizeTo make literal or prosaicliterarilyIn a literary manner.literaristAn academic involved in teaching literature rather than composition.literatelyIn the way of one who is literate.literateurAlternative spelling of litterateur.literationThe use of letters to represent sounds, words, etc., in a language.literatiseAlternative form of literatize.literatizeTo make literate; to introduce or increase the incidence of reading and writing.literatuerObsolete spelling of literature.literatureThe body of all written works.literosityThe quality of being literose.literoticaErotic literature.lithagogue(medicine, archaic) Any medicine capable of expelling calculous matter with the urine.lithectasy(medicine) The extraction of calculi through the mechanically dilated urethra.lithectomyExcision of a calculus.litherness(obsolete) Wickedness.lithiation(chemistry) reaction with lithium or an organolithium compoundlithobrakeTo perform lithobraking.lithoclast(surgery) A now obsolete instrument for crushing stones in the bladder.lithoclineA region of varying amounts of groundwaterlithogenic(medicine) Promoting the formation of calculi.lithoglyphAn engraving on a gemstone.lithographA printed image produced by lithography.litholaterOne who worships stones.litholatry(chiefly theology) The worship of stones.lithologicPertaining to lithology.litholysis(medicine) The dissolving of urinary calculilitholyticPertaining to the dissolution of stones, especially calculi such as gallstones, kidney stones, etc.lithomancydivination with the use of precious or semi-precious stones, gemstones, or normal stones by either interpreting the light they reflect (crystallomancy), or how they fall (sortilege).lithomaniapassion for buildinglithomargaArchaic form of lithomarge.lithomarge(archaic) Synonym of kaolinite.lithophagyThe practice of ingesting stones to aid in digestion, occurring in some birds (Aves) and crocodylians (Crocodylia).lithophaneA style of European porcelain in which the figures are seen by transmitted lightlithophanyThe technique of producing lithophane.lithophile(physical chemistry, geology) In the Goldschmidt classification, an element that forms silicates or oxides and is concentrated in the minerals of the Earth's crust.lithophoneAny musical instrument in which sound is produced by percussion of a stone.lithophysaA spherical or lenticular felsic volcanic rock with a spherulitic structure and interior cavity with concentric chambers.lithophyse(mineralogy) A spherulitic cavity, often with concentric chambers, observed in some volcanic rocks, such as rhyolitic lavas.lithophyte(biology) Any plant that lives grows on rocks, obtaining nourishment from rain and the atmosphere.lithoprintA print made by lithography.lithoscope(historical) An instrument for measuring the refractive indices of crystal materials.lithosiineAny lichen moth of the tribe LithosiinilithosolicRelating to lithosols.lithotomicRelating to, or performed by, lithotomy.lithotrite(archaic) A lithotripter.lithotrity(surgery, archaic) lithotripsylithotroph(biochemistry) An organism that obtains its energy from inorganic compounds (such as ammonia) by means of electron transfer.lithotypicOf, pertaining to, or produced by lithotypy.lithuresis(medicine) The passage of small calculi in the urine.litigatingpresent participle and gerund of litigatelitigation(law) The conduct of a lawsuit.litigativeRelating to litigation.litigatorsplural of litigatorlitigatoryRelating to, or inclined towards litigationlitiginous(rare) litigiouslitoxetine(pharmacology) An antidepressant drug.litrameterAn instrument for measuring the specific gravity of liquids by the height to which they rise in vertical tubes under a definite air pressure.litterallyObsolete form of literally.litterbagsplural of litterbaglitterbugsplural of litterbuglitterfall(ecology, usually uncountable) Plant material that falls to the ground, such as leaves from trees.litterlessWithout litter; not having or creating waste.littermateAn animal born in the same litter.littersizeThe number of newborn animals in a litterlittleleafApplied to various kinds of plant characterized by small leaves.littleneck(US) A small hard clam, larger than a countneck but smaller than a topneck.littlenessThe property of being little, smallness.littorinid(zoology) Any member of the Littorinidae of univalves.liturgicalPertaining to liturgy.liturgistsplural of liturgistlivabilityThe property of being livable.liveaboardOf a boat: designed or modified to allow people to live on board.liveamatic(advertising) A mockup advertisement filmed with live actors.livebearerA live-bearing aquarium fish, one that retains the eggs inside the body and gives birth to live, free-swimming young.livebirthsplural of livebirthliveingite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-sphenoidal lead gray mineral containing arsenic, lead, and sulfur.livelihoodA means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income).livelinessThe quality of being lively.livelockedsimple past and past participle of livelocklivelyhoodMisspelling of livelihood.liverberryThe perennial plant Streptopus lanceolatus.liverishlyIn a liverish manner.liverwortsplural of liverwortliverwurstSpreadable sausage made with liver.livestream(transitive) To broadcast as a live stream.liveweightAlternative form of live weight.livication(Rastafari) dedicationlivinglessWithout a living.livingnessThe state or quality of being alive or livelylivingroomAlternative form of living room.lixivaptanA certain vaptan drug proposed for the treatment of hyponatremia, particularly in patients with conditions such as liver cirrhosis or congestive heart failure.lixivationMisspelling of lixiviation.lixiviatedsimple past and past participle of lixiviatelixiviatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of lixiviatelixiviatorOne who or that which lixiviates.lizardfishAny member of the family Synodontidae of aulopiform fish.lizardfolkA type of intelligent anthropomorphic creature akin to (or created from) lizards; lizardman.lizardlessWithout any lizards.lizardlikeLike or resembling a lizard.lizardlingA small, young, or immature lizard.lizardnessThe quality of being a lizard.lizardskinThe skin of a lizard, or leather made from it.lizardtailAlternative form of lizard's tail.loadmaster(military) The member of an aircrew responsible for the loading and internal stowage of heavy cargo (so as to minimise the disruption of the aircraft's trim).loadstonesplural of loadstoneloanholderOne who takes out a loan.loanmongerA dealer in, or negotiator of, loans.loansharksplural of loansharkloanworthyDeserving a loan.loasaceous(botany) Belonging to the family Loasaceae principally of herbaceous plants.loathesomeMisspelling of loathsome.loathfullyIn a loathful manner.loathinglyWith loathing.lobaplatin(pharmacology) A platinum compound.lobatamide(organic chemistry) Any of a group of macrolides in the sea squirt Aplidium lobatumlobefooted(archaic) Having lobate toeslobenzarit(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An immunomodulator used in the treatment of arthritis.lobopodialRelating to lobopodiumlobopodianOf or pertaining to the lobopodslobopodiumA thick, coarse pseudopodiumlobotomiesplural of lobotomylobotomiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of lobotomize.lobotomist(rare) Someone who performs lobotomies.lobotomite(slang, derogatory) One who is brainless, stupid, as if they had been lobotomized.lobotomize(transitive) To perform a lobotomy upon.lobscourseAlternative form of lobscouse.lobscouser(dated, nautical) A sailor.lobsteringpresent participle and gerund of lobsterlobsterishSimilar to a lobster.lobstermanA fisherman (male or female) for lobsters.lobsterpotAlternative spelling of lobster pot.lobtailingpresent participle and gerund of lobtaillobularityThe condition of being lobularlobulation(pathology) The presence of lobules (in a place where there are normally none)lobuprofen(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.localisersplural of localiserlocalisingpresent participle and gerund of localiselocalisticExhibiting or relating to localism.localitiesplural of localitylocalizate(nonstandard, chiefly non-native speakers' English) To locate (or localize).localizersplural of localizerlocalizingpresent participle and gerund of localizelocateableAlternative form of locatable.locationalHaving to do with location.locativelyIn a locative way.locativize(grammar) To convert to a locative form.locavorismThe practice of eating food that is produced locally.locavorousPracticing or supporting locavorismlockdownerA person who supports lockdown measures (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic).lockerroomAlternative spelling of locker room.lockkeeper(usually) A lockmaster; (sometimes) any locktender.lockmakingThe manufacture of locks.lockmasterSomeone who is in charge of a lock on a waterway.lockpickerA person or device that lockpicks or picks locks.lockscreenAlternative form of lock screen.lockshield(attributive, plumbing) A kind of radiator valve used to balance the system by restricting the flow of water on the return side.locksmithsplural of locksmithlocksmithyThe work of a locksmith.lockstitch(sewing) A stitch made by a sewing machine in which two threads are interlocked.locktenderA tender of a lock on a waterway (e.g., canal or river).locomotion(uncountable) The ability to move from place to place, or the act of doing so.locomotive(rail transport) The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.locomotoryOf or pertaining to locomotion.locostatin(medicine) The drug 1-oxo-2-butenyl]-4-(phenylmethyl)-2-oxazolidinone that inhibits cell migrationloculament(botany) locule; loculus (compartment of the ovary where the seed is placed)locularityThe quality of being locular.loculation(medicine) The localized failure of a region to drain fluids, resulting in an enlarged mass.locustella(zoology) A bird, the European cricket warbler.locustelleAlternative form of locustella.locustlikeResembling or characteristic of a locust.locutionalSynonym of locutionary.lodemanage(obsolete, nautical) Pilotage.lodenosineA failed experimental drug for the treatment of HIV.lodestonesplural of lodestonelodgehouseSynonym of lodge (“type of building”).lodgementsplural of lodgementlodgerlessWithout a lodger.lodiperoneAn anxiolytic drug.lodoxamide(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An antiallergic.lofemizoleA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.lofendazam(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine derivative with sedative and anxiolytic effects.lofentanil(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.lofexidineAn alpha2-adrenergic receptor agonist, historically used as a short-acting antihypertensive, but more commonly used to alleviate physical symptoms of heroin and opiate withdrawal.loganberryA hybrid berry, produced by crossing a raspberry with a blackberry, considered a species Rubus loganobaccus, a variety Rubus ursinus var. loganobaccus, or a nothospecies Rubus × loganobaccus.logaoedicslogaoedic poetrylogaphasia(obsolete, rare) Synonym of motor aphasia.logarithmsplural of logarithmloggerhead(nautical) A post on a whaling boat used to secure the harpoon rope.logicalityThe condition of being logicallogicalize(transitive) To understand the logic behind something; to build the logical explanation for something.logicasterAn unskilled or inferior logician.logicboardAlternative spelling of logic board.logisticalRelating to logistics.logoclonia(medicine) Tendency to repeat words or syllables.logoclonicRelating to, or exhibiting, logoclonia.logocraticInvolving or relating to logocracy.logographsplural of logographlogographyThe use of logographs in writing.logogriphsplural of logogriphlogologistOne who studies logology.logomacherSynonym of logomachist.logomachicOf or pertaining to logomachy.logomaniacOne who is obsessed with words.logometric(mathematics) Of or relating to a system of logarithms constructed to suit a system of ratios and measures.logopaedicAlternative form of logopedic.logopedicsThe study, and correction, of speech and language defects, disorders in communication and swallowing disorders.logopedistA specialist who deals with the correction of the speech sounds, the disorders in writing, reading, the ability to create any forms of mathematical operations, disorders in use of language and swallowing disorders.logophiliaThe love of words and word games.logophilicOf, pertaining to, or exhibiting logophilia, the love of words and word games.logophobicOf, pertaining to, or exhibiting logophobia, the fear of words or of talking.logophoric(linguistics, of a pronoun) Exhibiting the property of a logophor.logoplegiainability to speak because of paralysis of the speech organslogorrheicOf, pertaining to, or exhibiting logorrhea, the excessive flow of wordslogorrhoea(British spelling) Alternative spelling of logorrhea.logosphereThe age of writing, preceding the graphosphere or age of print.logrollersplural of logrollerlogrolling(countable, US) The rolling of logs from one place to another; an occasion when people meet to help each other roll logs.loinclothsplural of loinclothlollingiteAlternative spelling of löllingite.lomerizine(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker with antimigraine properties.lometrexolA particular antifolate drug.lomitapideAn investigational drug for the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia.lomofunginThe antibiotic methyl 6-formyl-4,7-dihydroxy-9-oxo-5H-phenazine-1-carboxylatelonafarnibA particular farnesyl-OH-transferase inhibitor.lonelinessA feeling of depression resulting from being alone or from having no companions.lonesomelyIn a lonesome manner, in a way missing companionship.lonesomestsuperlative form of lonesome: most lonesomelongaevousAlternative form of longevous.longboaterSomeone who travels by longboatlongbowmanAn archer who uses a longbow.longeviousMisspelling of longevous.longfather(fantasy) A male ancestor.longganisa(Philippines) Synonym of longaniza.longhairedHaving long hair.longhauledThat has been transported long distances.longheadedHaving unusual foresight or sagacity.longhornedHaving long horns.longhousesplural of longhouselonghunter(historical) An 18th-century hunter and explorer of the American frontier, especially in the Ohio River basin area.longicidal(botany) Describing dehiscence via longitudinal slitslongiconic(malacology) Relating to, having the form of, or composed of, longicone(s).longicornsplural of longicornlongidomic(malacology) Having body chamber lengths of one whorl or more.longidoridAny nematode of the family LongidoridaelongimetryThe measurement of length.longitudesplural of longitudelongleggedAlternative spelling of long-legged.longlimbedHaving long limbs.longliningfishing with a longlinelongminded(rare, nonstandard) Patient; longanimous.longneckedHaving a long neck.longprimerAlternative form of Long Primer.longshanks(dated) A bird, the stilt.longsomelyIn a longsome, long-lasting, or tedious manner; lengthily.longtailedAlternative spelling of long-tailed.longtermlyAlternative spelling of long-termly.longtitudeObsolete form of longitude.longuinealTall and slender.longwhiles(poetic) For a long while.longwindedAlternative spelling of long-winded.lonidamineA derivative of indazole-3-carboxylic acid, known to inhibit aerobic glycolysis in cancer cells.lonomiasis(pathology) poisoning by the venom of caterpillars of the genus Lonomialookalikesplural of lookalikelookaround(regular expressions) Collective term for lookahead and lookbehind.lookership(nonce word) An audience of people who look.looksmatch(incel slang) A person of equal ranking to another on a scale of physical attractiveness.lookupable(informal, rare) Able to be looked up.loopholingpresent participle and gerund of loopholelooseheadsplural of looseheadloosenableThat can be loosened.lootocracy(derogatory) A corrupt political system in which the elite fraudulently help themselves to money or resources intended for other purposes.lopadolithA coccolith shaped like a basket or cuploperamide(pharmacology) A synthetic antidiarrheal agent of the opiate class (trademark Imodium) that slows intestinal peristalsis and is taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₉H₃₃ClN₂O₂·HCl to control acute nonspecific diarrhea or chronic diarrhea associated with inflammatory bowel disease or to reduce fecal volume discharged from ileostomies.loperimideMisspelling of loperamide.lophiiformAny anglerfish of the order LophiiformeslophodontyThe condition of being lophodontlophomonadAny flagellate of the order Lophomonadidalophophine3-methoxy-4,5-methylenedioxyphenethylamine, a putative psychedelic and entactogen drug of the methylenedioxyphenethylamine class.lophophore(zoology) A feeding organ of brachiopods, bryozoans and phoronids.lophosteon(anatomy, archaic) The central keel-bearing part of the sternum in birds.lopolithicRelating to lopoliths.loprazolam(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug used to treat insomnia.lopsidedlyIn a lopsided manner.loquaciousTalkative; chatty.loquatiousMisspelling of loquacious.loracarbefA carbacephem antibiotic.loratadine(pharmacology) An antihistamine drug used to treat allergies.loratidineMisspelling of loratadine.lorcainideAn antiarrhythmic drug.lorcaserin(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A serotonergic and anorectic drug, C₁₁H₁₄ClN.lorcinadol(pharmacology) An analgesic drug.lordlinessThe property of being lordly; the bearing or manner of a lord.lordolatryWorship of, or reverence for, lords (peers of the realm).lorefather(archaic, rare) A male teacherloremaster(chiefly fantasy) A wise person with knowledge of lore in any number of topics, such as history, genealogy, ancient poetry and possibly magic as well; A scholar.lorentzianAlternative letter-case form of Lorentzian.lorglumideA drug which inhibits gastrointestinal motility and reduces gastric secretions.lorgnettesplural of lorgnetteloricariid(zoology) Any catfish in the family Loricariidae.loricationThe act of loricating (coating metal pipes etc.).lorilabialA reptilian scale situated between the loreal and labial scaleslorisiformAny animal of the infraorder Lorisiformeslorlatinib(medicine) A tyrosine kinase inhibitor that has some anticancer propertieslornoxicam(pharmacology) A certain oxicam drug.losabilityThe quality of being losable.loserboard(finance) A tabular display of stocks/shares whose value/price has recently fallenlosigamoneAn investigational drug for the treatment of epilepsy.losmapimodA selective inhibitor of the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases.losslesslyIn a lossless manner.lossmakingAlternative spelling of loss-making.lothsomnesObsolete form of loathsomeness.lotifazoleA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.lotologistA person who collects lottery tickets as a hobby.lotrafiban(pharmacology) An antiplatelet drug.lottocracy(rare) Demarchy.lottomania(informal) Enthusiasm for playing the lottery.louchenessThe quality of being louche, shifty or disreputable.louchettesGoggles intended to rectify strabismus by permitting vision only directly in front.loudhailer(UK, Ireland) A megaphone or bullhorn.loudounite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and zirconium.lounderingpresent participle and gerund of lounderloungelikeResembling or characteristic of a lounge.loungeroom(Australia) Synonym of lounge (“room in a house for relaxation”).loungewearLoose clothing in which one can lounge.lounginglySo as to lounge; in a lazy or relaxing way.louseborneTransported by lice.lousewortsplural of lousewortlovabilityThe state or condition of being lovable.lovastatin(pharmacology) A statin that inhibits the synthesis of cholesterol.loveaholic(informal) One who has an excessive need to be in a romantic relationship.loveapplesplural of loveapplelovehandleAlternative spelling of love handle.lovelesslyWithout love; in a loveless fashion.lovelihead(obsolete) Synonym of loveliness.loveliness(uncountable) The property of being lovely, of attractiveness, beauty, appearing to be lovable.lovemaking(chiefly euphemistic) Sexual intercourse.lovemobile(informal) A float or truck that carries sound equipment, dancers, etc. at music festivals.lovemongerA person who encourages or advocates love; one who deals in affairs of love.lovenellid(zoology) Any hydroid in the family LovenellidaelovesicklyIn a lovesick manner.lovesomelyIn a lovesome manner.lovestruckAlternative spelling of love-struck.loveworthylovable, worthy or deserving of love.lovingnessThe quality of being loving.lovozerite(mineralogy) A mineral composed of a hydrated silicate of sodium, potassium, manganese, calcium, and zirconiumlowballingpresent participle and gerund of lowballlowbrowismlowbrow attitudes and policies generallylowerarchy(colloquial) A series of people or things considered as representing progressively lower levels of a series or whole.lowercasedPrinted or written in lowercase letters.lowercasesthird-person singular simple present indicative of lowercaseloweringly(dated) In a lowering manner; menacingly; with cloudiness or gloom.lowhangingAlternative form of low-hanging.lowheartedAlternative form of low-hearted.lowlandersplural of lowlanderlowpitchedAlternative form of low-pitched.loxodromic(nautical) Pertaining to motion at a constant angle to the meridians; on a set compass bearing.loxommatid(zoology) Any primitive tetrapod in the family Loxommatidae, a synonym of the Baphetidae.loxoprofen(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug derived from propionic acid.loxoribine(pharmacology) A particular guanosine analogue.loxoscelicRelating to loxoscelismloxoscelid(zoology) Any in the former family Loxoscelidae of recluse spiders, now considered part of the family Sicariidae.lubazodoneAn antidepressant drug.lubberlandSynonym of Cockaigne, a land of plentylubberlikeLike a lubber; lubberly.lubeluzoleA drug which acts as an indirect NMDA antagonist.lubricantsplural of lubricantlubricatedsimple past and past participle of lubricatelubricatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of lubricatelubricatorA device that lubricates, that applies lubricant.lubriciousSmooth and glassy; slippery.lucanthoneA particular drug used in chemotherapy.lucerativeMisspelling of lucrative.luchadoresplural of luchadorlucidenate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lucidenic acidluciferase(biochemistry) Any one of a group of enzymes that produce bioluminescence by oxidizing luciferin.luciferineAlternative form of luciferin.luciferinsplural of luciferinluciferousilluminating; providing light.lucifugousHaving a dislike of light, particularly from the sun.lucklesslyIn a luckless way.lucubratorOne who lucubrates.luculently(archaic) In a luculent manner; clearly.ludibrious(obsolete) sportive; wantonludicrousy(nonstandard) Ludicrousness.ludjibaite(mineralogy) A blue green mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus.ludlockite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal copper red mineral containing arsenic, iron, lead, and oxygen.ludographyA curated list of gamesludologistA person who studies games.ludophiliaThe love of play.luftmenschOne more concerned with airy intellectual pursuits than practical matters like earning an income.lugubriate(transitive, intransitive, rare) To render, become, or be lugubrious.lugubriousGloomy, mournful or dismal, especially to an exaggerated degree.lujavriticContaining or relating to the mineral lujavrite.lukewarmercomparative form of lukewarm: more lukewarmlukewarmlyIn a lukewarm manner, tepidly, without enthusiasm.lukewarmthlukewarmnesslukrahnite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal yellow mineral containing arsenic, calcium, copper, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and zinc.lullabyingpresent participle and gerund of lullabylullabyishResembling or characteristic of a lullaby.lulzworthy(Internet slang, rare) Causing lulz; amusing, entertaining, often with schadenfreude.lumacaftorAn experimental drug for the treatment of cystic fibrosis.lumachellaAlternative form of lumachel.lumberjackA person whose work is to fell trees.lumberjill(rare) A female lumberjack.lumberlessWithout lumber.lumbermillA mill for processing lumber and logs; a sawmill.lumberroomA room in which lumber is storedlumbersomeMarked or characterised by lumbering or awkwardness; cumbrous.lumberwood(Canada, US, chiefly in the plural) A forest from which wood is cut.lumberyardA facility dedicated to the preparation and sale of lumber.lumbodynia(pathology) lower back painlumbricineof or pertaining to earthworms.lumbricoidLike an earthworm, or belonging to the genus Lumbricus or family Lumbricidae.lumenizingThat initiates lumenizationlumenogramAlternative form of luminogram.lumichrome(organic chemistry) The fluorescent dye 7,8-dimethyl-1H-benzo[g]pteridine-2,4-dionelumiflavin(organic chemistry) A toxic flavin produced by the action of light on vitamin B2.luminairesplural of luminaireluminariasplural of luminarialuminariesplural of luminaryluminarium(architecture) A walk-in sculpture designed as an artistic display of light and color.lumination(rare) Illumination; specifically, artificial illumination.luminescedsimple past and past participle of luminesceluminescesthird-person singular simple present indicative of luminesceluminogram(photography) An image produced by luminographyluminolide(organic chemistry) A macrolide present in some spongesluminopsin(biochemistry) A bioluminescent opsinluminosity(uncountable) the state of being luminous, or a luminous object; brilliance or radianceluminouslyIn a luminous manner, brightly, glowingly.lumisterolConstituent of vitamin D₁.lumpatious(slang, rare) Hideous.lumpectomy(surgery) The surgical removal of a tumour or cyst from a breast.lumpfishesplural of lumpfishlumpiverse(cosmology) The universe considered to be lumpy (not the same everywhere)lumpsuckerAny of the scorpaeniform fish in the family Cyclopteridae, with adhesive pelvic discs.lunamarine(organic chemistry) Synonym of punarnavine.lunarcreteA hypothetical concrete-like material, made from lunar matter, that could be used to build a colony on the Moon.lunarscapeA view of an area of the Moon.lunchbreakA period of rest from work for the purpose of eating lunch.luncheoner(dated) Someone who eats lunch, especially in a diner or restaurant.lunchroomsplural of lunchroomlunchwardsTowards lunch.lungectomy(informal) The removal of a lung.lungedness(in combinations) The state or quality of having a particular type of lung.lunkheadedobtuse; foolish; idiotic.lupanarianPertaining to a brothel or prostitution; characteristic of illicit sexual desire or activity.lupetidinedimethylpiperidinelupinarianAlternative spelling of lupanarian.lupinelikeResembling or characteristic of the lupine plant.lupitidine(pharmacology) An H₂ receptor antagonist used as an antiulcer agent.luprostiol(pharmacology) A prostaglandin analogue.lurasidoneA piperazine drug with potential applications in treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.lurchinglyWith a lurching motion.luridosideA particular steroid glycoside.lurkership(uncountable, Internet) The state or quality of being a lurker.lurosetron(pharmacology) A serotonin 5-HT₃ receptor antagonist.lurtotecanAn analogue of camptothecin.lusciouslyIn a luscious manner.lusiferaseMisspelling of luciferase.lusitanize(transitive) To make Portuguese or more Portuguese-like.lusitropic(physiology) relating to or producing lusitropylusophiliaAlternative letter-case form of Lusophilia.lusophobiaAlternative letter-case form of Lusophobia.lusterlessWithout luster, dull, not shiny, flat or matte finished.lusterwareA type of pottery having an iridescent metallic glazelustlesslyIn a lustless manner.lustmakingSexual intercourse motivated solely by lust.lustratingpresent participle and gerund of lustratelustration(religion) A rite of purification, especially washing.lustrativeInvolving or relating to lustration.lustratoryRelating to lustration or purification.lustreless(chiefly British spelling) Alternative spelling of lusterless.lustrewareAlternative spelling of lusterware.lustrouslyIn a lustrous manner, glossily.lustworthyWorthy of being lusted after; sexually desirable.luteinizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of luteinizelutemakingThe manufacture of lutes.lutenurine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid (or complex of alkaloids) found in yellow waterlily Nuphar lutealuteolysisThe structural and functional degradation of the corpus luteum, occurring at the end of the luteal phase of both the estrous and menstrual cycles in the absence of pregnancy.luteolyticRelating to luteolysis.luteoviralOf or relating to the luteoviruses.luteoviridAny virus in the family Luteoviridae.luteovirusA virus of the Luteoviridae family that mainly infects plants via aphid vectors.lutestringA type of moth with a band-like marking across the forewing, of the former taxonomic family Thyatiridae, also, the band-like marking.luticolous(botany, biology) Living on or in mud or muddy places.lutinoside(organic chemistry) Any glycoside of luteolinluvangetin(organic chemistry) An organic compound with chemical formula C₁₅H₁₄O₄, found in Luvanga scandens.luxurianceThe property of being luxuriant.luxuriancyObsolete form of luxuriance.luxuriatedsimple past and past participle of luxuriateluxuriatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of luxuriatelychnobite(rare) A person who works or labors at night and sleeps during the day.lycophobia(rare) Fear of wolves.lycophytesplural of lycophytelycophyticOf or pertaining to lycophytes.lycopodite(paleontology, obsolete) A fossil club moss.lycopodiumA club moss of the genus Lycopodium.lycosuchid(zoology) Any therapsid in the family Lycosuchidae.lygophiliaThe love of darkness.lygophobia(rare) Fear of darkness.lygosomine(zoology) Any skink belonging to the subfamily Lygosominae.lymantriid(zoology) Any of the moth subfamily Lymantriinae, formerly a family.lymphanoidAlternative form of lymphoid.lymphaticsplural of lymphaticlymphatismBloating, sluggishness.lymphedema(medicine) The swelling of tissue due to retention of fluid in the lymph vessels.lymphlined(rare) lined with lymphlymphnodesplural of lymphnodelymphoceleA collection of lymphatic fluid within the body, not bordered by epithelial lining; often a complication after pelvic surgery.lymphocyst(pathology) A buildup of lymphatic fluid in the pelvislymphocyte(cytology, immunology) Any of several types of white blood cell with a spherical nucleus occurring in the lymphatic system, including B cells, T cells and natural killer cells.lymphodema(pathology) A condition of fluid retention caused by a compromised lymphatic system.lymphogramA diagnostic image produced by lymphography.lymphokine(biochemistry) Any of a group of cytokines produced by lymphocyteslymphologyThe study of the lymphatic system.lymphonodeAlternative form of lymph node.lymphosome(anatomy) A collection of lymph nodeslymphotomy(surgery) Removal of adenoid growths.lyncomicinMisspelling of lincomycin.lyophilateAny material obtained by lyophilizinglyophiliseAlternative spelling of lyophilize.lyophilizeSynonym of freeze-dry.lyoprocessTo process by means of lyophilizationlypophilicMisspelling of lipophilic.lyricalityThe property of being suitable for singing.lyricologyThe interest, field, or study of lyricslyriferousHaving a lyre-shaped shoulder girdle, as certain fishes do.lysicamine(organic chemistry) An oxoaporphine alkaloid present in Lysichiton camtschatcense var. japonicum.lysigenous(biology) Related to or formed by lysigeny.lysimetersplural of lysimeterlysimetricCarried out by means of a lysimeter.lysinylate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lysinelysobactin(medicine) katanosinlysochromeAny of a group of dyes used to stain lipidslysogeniseAlternative form of lysogenize.lysogenize(transitive) To cause lysogenization of.lysorophid(zoology) Any tetrapod in the family Lysorophidae, a synonym for the Molgophidae.lysosensorAny of a group of fluorescent pH indicators (the colour of whose fluorescence depends on the acidity)lysosomialAlternative form of lysosomal.lysotropicMisspelling of lyotropic.lyssaviralRelating to lyssaviruses.lyssavirusAny virus of the genus Lyssaviruslysylation(organic chemistry) reaction with a lysyl grouplythramine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Lythrum species.lythranine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Lythrum species.lyxoflavin(biochemistry) A stereoisomer of riboflavin, found in small amounts in the cardiac muscle.
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