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laaargeElongated form of large.laagersplural of laagerlaaitie(South Africa, slang) A youth; a young person, especially male.labanehAlternative form of labneh.labarumThe Roman military standard adopted by Constantine I. The banner was known for its Christian chi-rho sign - ☧.labcoatAlternative spelling of lab coat.labdane(organic chemistry) A natural bicyclic diterpene with the chemical formula C₂₀H₃₈, forming the structural core of a wide variety of natural productslabeledHaving a label, tagged.labelerA person or device that produces or affixes labels.labellaplural of labellumlabialsplural of labiallabiateHaving lips or liplike parts.labiose(botany, archaic) Having a labiate appearance (said of certain polypetalous corollas).labjackA telescopic platform used to support laboratory glassware or other equipmentlabmateA colleague working in the same laboratory.labonza(US, slang) The belly or stomach.laboralOf or pertaining to labor.laboredsimple past and past participle of laborlaborer(American spelling) One who labors.laboursplural of labourlabrish(Jamaica, dialect) Talkative, gossipy.labroid(ichthyology) Any fish of this kind.labroseHaving thick lips (any sense).labrousRelating to the lips or the labialabrumsplural of labrumlabsideRelating to activities that happen in the dental laboratory, as opposed to chairside activities.labware(sciences) All the glassware and other equipment used in many different types of laboratory, but excluding specialist equipment such as spectrometers.labworkAlternative form of lab work.laccase(biochemistry) Any of several copper-containing oxidase enzymes found in plants and microorganisms.laccate(botany, mycology) Having a waxy covering that gives the appearance of lacquerlaccineAlternative form of laccin (“substance from lac”).lacebugAlternative form of lace bug.laceman(dated) A male dealer in lace.lacemenplural of lacemanlacepodSynonym of fringepod.lachnidAny aphid of the former family Lachnidae.lacingsplural of lacinglacinia(botany) One of the narrow, jagged, irregular pieces or divisions which form a sort of fringe on the borders of the petals of some flowers.lackage(archaic) lack; absence or deficiencylackallAlternative form of lack-all.lackeysplural of lackeylackingpresent participle and gerund of lacklackwitA witless person; a fool.lacmoidA purplish dye made from resorcinol, employed as an indicator, being turned blue by alkalis and red by acids.laconicOf speech or writing, communicative through the use of as few words as possible.lacquerTo apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.lacqueyArchaic form of lackey.lactage(obsolete) The food produced from animal lactation; milk and dairy products.lactantlactating; producing milk.lactard(slang, rare, derogatory, offensive, vulgar) A lactose intolerant person.lactaryAlternative form of lactory.lactase(biochemistry, organic chemistry) A β-galactosidase enzyme that is involved in the hydrolysis of the disaccharide lactose into constituent galactose and glucose monomers.lactate(intransitive) To secrete or produce milk.lactealRelating to milk.lactean(archaic, poetic) milkylactide(organic chemistry) Any of a class of heterocyclic compounds, formally acid anhydrides, formed by heating α-lactoneslactify(intransitive) To become milky.lactone(organic chemistry) A cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid.lactory(obsolete) Lactiferous.lactose(biochemistry) The disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁, a product of glucose and galactose used as a food and in medicinal compounds.lactoyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical CH₃CH(OH)CO− derived from lactic acidlacunaeplural of lacunalacunalOf or pertaining to a lacuna, like a lacuna.lacunarA sunken panel or coffer in a ceiling or a soffit; a ceiling containing panels of this kind.lacunasplural of lacunalacunin(biochemistry) An extracellular matrix protein present in certain mothslacworkSynonym of lacquerwork.ladanumAlternative form of labdanum.laddersplural of ladderladderyResembling or characteristic of a ladder (frame with steps for climbing).laddiesplural of laddieladdish(British) Like a stereotypical Jack the lad: boorish, reckless, inclined to binge drinking, etc.laddism(British) Laddish beliefs and behaviours.laddock(rare, chiefly dialectal, Scotland) A little lad; laddielademan(obsolete) A miller's servantladenedsimple past and past participle of ladenladette(informal) A young woman who behaves in a laddish manner, namely being boisterous and loud and drinking to excess.ladhoodThe state or condition of being a ladladingsplural of ladingladinosplural of ladinoladlersplural of ladlerladlikeResembling or characteristic of a lad.ladlingThe act of moving material using a ladle.ladroneA robber; a pirate; a rascal or rogue.ladyboy(offensive, chiefly Thailand) A trans woman or transfeminine person in or from Asia, especially Thailand.ladybro(slang) A female comrade or friend.ladybug(Canada, US) Synonym of ladybird.ladycow(obsolete) Synonym of ladybird.ladyishCharacteristic of a lady; ladylike.ladyism(dated) A ladylike behaviour or turn of phrase.ladykin(dated) A little, or young, lady.ladymag(informal) A magazine which focuses on women's issues and interests.lafanga(India) A bad person; a ne'er-do-well or good-for-nothing.lagabag(Suffolk) A lazybones.lagatoiAlternative form of lakatoi.lagenaeplural of lagenalagenar(anatomy) relating to the lagenalagenasplural of lagenalagenid(zoology) Any foraminifer in the family Lagenidae.lageredsimple past and past participle of lagerlagettoA lacebark tree (Lagetta lagetto).lagfest(computing, informal) Something prone to lagging, or network delays.laggardLagging behind; taking more time than the others in a group.laggersplural of laggerlaggingfalling behind, not keeping up the pacelaghmanA Central Asian dish of pulled noodles, meat and vegetables.laglast(archaic) A pupil ranked behind all others; an academic failure.lagoonsplural of lagoonlagopus(obsolete) The ptarmigan.lagtang(Philippines) fishberry (Anamirta cocculus)lagtimeThe elapsed time between two events.lagunarOf or pertaining to a lagoon.lagunesplural of lagunelahmajoAlternative form of lahmacun.laiciseAlternative spelling of laicize.laicism(especially in reference to Turkey) Secularism.laicistPertaining to or representing the interests of the laity; non-clerical; secular.laicityThe control or influence of the laity or the fact of being lay.laicize(transitive) To convert from church-controlled to independent of the church; to secularize.lairageA place where sheep or cattle may be rested during transit to a market or abattoir.lairiercomparative form of lairy: more lairylairingpresent participle and gerund of lairlairise(slang) To act in a flashy manner.lairize(obsolete, slang) To act in a flashy manner.laitand(UK dialectal) Seeking; inquiring.lakainaAn Ancient Greek pottery drinking vessel: a high two-part cup with a rim and two handles.lakatoiA double-hulled sailing watercraft of Papua New Guinea.lakebedThe bottom of a lake, especially after the lake has gone dry.lakefulThe amount that a lake can hold.lakhori(attributive) A kind of flat, thin red brick of burnt clay originating from the Indian subcontinent, formerly popular in Mughal architecture.lakiestsuperlative form of laky: most lakylallangAlternative spelling of lalang.lallateTo speak pronouncing the letter "r" so that it sounds like "l".lallingpresent participle and gerund of lalllamaism(dated, potentially offensive) Synonym of Tibetan Buddhism.lamaistOne who believes in lamaism.lamaiteSynonym of lamaist.lamajunAlternative spelling of lahmacun.lamassuAn Assyrian protective deity, often depicted as having the head of a human, the body of an ox or lion, and the wings of a bird.lambada(preceded by definite article) A fast-paced, erotic Brazilian dance in which couples dance with their stomachs touching.lambast(UK) Alternative form of lambaste.lambdasplural of lambdalambentBrushing or flickering gently over a surface.lambersplural of lamberlambert(physics, astronomy) a cgs unit of luminance; the brightness of a surface that emits one lumen per square centimetrelambingpresent participle and gerund of lamblambishCharacteristic of a lamb; lamblikelambkinA young lamb, a very young sheep.lambliaGiardia lamblia, an intestinal parasite that causes giardiasis.lamboidMisspelling of lambdoid.lamboys(historical) Bases (skirts made of armour)lamdoidMisspelling of lambdoid.lameass(Canada, US, slang, derogatory) An uncool person; a dork.lamellaA thin, plate-like structure.lamentsplural of lamentlameoid(slang) Lame, uncool, stupid.lameter(Scotland) A cripple.lamettaThin wire or foil made of brass, gold or silver; now especially thin strips of metallic foil used as Christmas decoration.lamewad(Canada, US, slang, derogatory) A lame or uncool person.lamigerAlternative spelling of lammiger.lamiids(botany) euasterids I.laminae(anatomy) plural of laminalaminakA kind of fairy in Basque mythology, related to the Little People in Celtic lore.laminal(phonetics, of a sound) Produced with the blade of the tonguelaminarOf fluid motion, smooth and regular, flowing as though in different layers.laminex(Australia) A hard plastic laminate, used especially as a surfacing material.laminidAny camelid of the tribe Laminilaminin(biochemistry) Any of a class of glycoproteins found in the basement membranes of most animal tissuelamiterAlternative form of lameter.lammersplural of lammerlammingpresent participle and gerund of lamlamnoidAny shark of the order LamniformeslampassAlternative form of lampas.lampate(chemistry, obsolete) A (supposed?) salt of lampic acid.lampernEuropean river lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis).lampersAlternative form of lampas.lampfulEnough to fill a lamp.lampingpresent participle and gerund of lamplampionA small oil lamp.lampist(archaic) A maker of lamps.lamplitIlluminated by a lamp or lamps.lampman(historical) A person employed to clean and maintain lamps.lampoilAlternative form of lamp-oil.lampoonA written attack or other work ridiculing a person, group, or institution; especially, a satirical one.lampostAlternative spelling of lamppost.lamprel(obsolete) The lamprey.lampreyAny long slender primitive eel-like freshwater and saltwater fish of the order Petromyzontiformes, having a sucking mouth with rasping teeth but no jaw.lamprid(ichthyology) Any fish in the family Lamprididae, the opahs.lampron(obsolete) A lamprey.lampuka(Malta) The mahi-mahi.lamster(slang) A fugitive from justice.lanatedAlternative form of lanate.lancang(historical) A kind of sailing ship from Maritime Southeast Asia.lancersplural of lancerlancetsplural of lancetlanciao(Philippines, chiefly Cebu) a stew of cattle genitalslancierSynonym of lancer.lancingpresent participle and gerund of lancelandausplural of landaulandboc(historical) A charter or deed by which land is granted.landeauAlternative form of landau.landersplural of landerlandfulAs many as fill the land.landingAn arrival at a surface, as of an airplane or any descending object.landishOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of the landlandmanSomeone who lives or works on land, as opposed to a seaman.landmenplural of landmanlanduseAlternative form of land use.lanefulA quantity that fills a lane.laneway(Canada, Scotland, Ireland, Australia) A narrow roadway; a lanelangate(surgery, obsolete) A linen roller used in dressing wounds.langersplural of langerlangite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.langkau(Malaysia) moonshine; home-brewed alcoholic drinklangleyA unit of heat transmission in the CGS system of units. It is equivalent to 41,840 J/m² in SI units. Symbol: Ly.langoti(India) A loincloth.langotyObsolete form of langoti.langourMisspelling of languor.langrel(military, naval, obsolete or historical) Langrage (scraps of metal used to fire at an enemy).langret(obsolete) A kind of loaded die.langsatThe tree Lansium domesticum.langued(heraldry) Having the tongue visible (and typically of a specified tincture).languetA tongue-shaped implement, specifically:languidOf a person or their movement: showing a dislike for physical effort; leisurely, unhurried.languor(uncountable) Melancholy caused by lovesickness, sadness, etc.; (countable) an instance of this.langursplural of langurlaniardArchaic form of lanyard.laniary(archaic, of teeth) Lacerating or tearinglaniate(archaic, formal, rare) To tear into pieces.lanista(historical) The trainer or manager of a team of gladiators.lanjiao(Malaysia, Singapore, colloquial, vulgar) Penislankiercomparative form of lanky: more lankylankilyIn a lanky manner; in the manner of a lanky person.lankishSomewhat lank.lanklet(Internet slang, derogatory) A tall but scrawny man.lannersplural of lannerlanolin(transitive) To treat with lanolin.lanosol(organic chemistry) The brominated phenol 3,4-dibromo-5-(hydroxymethyl)-1,2-benzenediollantacaAlternative form of lantaka.lantaka(historical, military) A kind of portable bronze cannon or swivel gun, sometimes mounted on merchant vessels and warships in Maritime Southeast Asia.lantanaAny member of the genus Lantana of perennial verbenas with aromatic flower clusters.lanternA case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.lantingpresent participle and gerund of lantlanyard(nautical) A short rope used for fastening rigging, as a handle, etc.laotong(historical) A cultural practice in Hunan, China, that bonded two girls together as kindred sisters with a formal contract.lapachoA herbal tea made from the inner bark of the tree Handroanthus impetiginosus.lapcock(Ireland, archaic) An armful or roll of grass laid down on the sward to dry for hay.lapdogsplural of lapdoglapeledHaving lapels.lapelleObsolete spelling of lapel.lapfulsplural of lapfullapheld(computing, dated, rare) Held on one's lap; being a laptop computer.lapilliplural of lapilluslapilloSynonym of lapillus (“lava fragment”).lapless(engineering) Without a lap.laplikeResembling or characteristic of a lap.lapling(derogatory, archaic) One who has been fondled to excess; one fond of ease and sensual delights.lapmark(painting) A visible excess of paint marking an edge of a strip of paint application.lappersplural of lapperlappetsplural of lappetlappingpresent participle and gerund of laplaprineMisspelling of leporine.laprobeA blanket to cover the lap.lapsangEllipsis of lapsang souchong (“a black tea from the Chinese province of Fujian”).lapsingpresent participle and gerund of lapselaptime(motor racing) The time taken to complete a lap of the circuit.laptopsplural of laptoplapunyaAlternative form of lapunyah.lapware(software) Software designed for young children.lapwingAny of several medium-sized wading birds belonging to the subfamily Vanellinae, within family Charadriidae.laquear(architecture) A lacunar.laqueus(historical) The lasso used by a laquearius.laramanAn Albanian crypto-christian during the Ottoman rule of Albanialarariaplural of larariumlarceny(law, uncountable) The unlawful taking of personal property as an attempt to deprive the legal owner of it permanently.larchen(archaic) Of or pertaining to the larch tree.larchesplural of larchlardass(Canada, US, slang, derogatory, vulgar) An overweight or obese person.lardboy(slang) An overweight person.lardersplural of larderlardery(obsolete) A larder.lardingpresent participle and gerund of lardlardonsplural of lardonlardoonAlternative form of lardon.largelyIn a widespread or large manner.largessAlternative spelling of largesse.largestsuperlative form of large: most largelargishSomewhat large.lariatsplural of lariatlariganAlternative form of larrigan.larikinAlternative spelling of larrikin.larixin(organic chemistry) A crystallizable principle found in the bark of the larch.larkiercomparative form of larky: more larkylarkingpresent participle and gerund of larklarkishJoky; mischievously high-spirited.larmier(anatomy) A tearpit.larnitea polymorph of calcium silicate, Ca₂SiO₄, found in limestone or chalk in contact with semimolten basaltslarpersplural of larperlarpingpresent participle and gerund of larp — live action role-playinglarvate(medicine) Concealed; obscure; being a masked or doubtful case of disease.lasagnaA flat sheet of pasta.lasagneplural of lasagnalascarsplural of lascarlashingSomething used to tie something or lash it to something.lashinsArchaic form of lashings (“lots; a great amount”).lashkarAlternative form of lascar.lashupsplural of lashuplassiesplural of lassielassock(Scotland) A girl; a lass.lassoedsimple past and past participle of lassolassoerOne who uses a lasso.lassoesplural of lassolastage(obsolete) A duty exacted, in some fairs or markets, for the right to carry things where one will.lastingPersisting for an extended period of time.latakiaA type of pungent Turkish tobacco.latchedsimple past and past participle of latchlatcherOne who or that which latches.latchesplural of latchlatchetA small lever action crossbow with the cocking lever built into the top of the stock and a top mounted trigger.latchupAlternative form of latch-up.latebraThe cavity in the foodyolk of a meroblastic ovum.lateish(colloquial) Quite latelatenceObsolete form of latency.latencyConcealment; the state of being latent; the state of being hidden.latentsplural of latentlaterad(anatomy) Toward the side of the body; away from the mesial plane.lateralTo the side; of or pertaining to the side.laterly(obsolete, now chiefly in non-native speakers' English) Synonym of later.latexesplural of latexlatexin(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteins associated with eggshell productionlathersthird-person singular simple present indicative of latherlatheryResembling or covered in lather.lathialAlternative form of lathiyal.lathing(UK, dialectal) Invitation.laticesplural of latexlatimer(historical) Synonym of interpreter.latinasplural of latinalatinosplural of latinolatitat(UK, law, historical) A writ based upon the presumption that the person summoned was hiding.latitic(geology) Relating to or composed of latite.latosol(soil science) A lateritic soil of forested temperate or tropical regions.latrant(now rare) Synonym of barking, particularly (figurative) snarling, bitterly or angrily complaining.latrate(rare) To bark; to make doglike noises.latreiaAlternative spelling of latria.latrineAn open trench or pit used for urination and defecation.latrobe(historical) A form of stove set into a fireplace, heating the room by radiation and the rooms above by hot air.lattealAlternative form of lathiyal.lattialAlternative form of lathiyal.latticeA flat panel constructed with widely-spaced crossed thin strips of wood or other material, commonly used as a garden trellis.lauburuA traditional Basque symbol consisting of four comma-shaped arms arranged in a cross, resembling a swastika.laudate(uncommon) To laud.laudingpresent participle and gerund of laudlauditsthanks, particularly when publicly givenlaueite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, and phosphorus.laughedsimple past and past participle of laughlaugheeOne who is laughed at.laugherOne who laughs.lauhalaPandanus tectorius, a tree common in Hawaii, also known as the screwpine.launcetObsolete form of lancet.launderA trough or channel carrying water to the wheel of a watermill.laundryA laundering; a washing.laupeleA flowering plant in the mallow family, commonly grown for its edible leaves, Abelmoschus manihot.laurate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lauric acid.laurelsplural of laurellaureth(organic chemistry) An ethoxylated form of the lauryl radicallauriat(Philippines) A special Chinese banquet with many courses and dishes (especially as served in the Philippines).lauriid(zoology) Any snail in the family Lauriidae.laurite(mineralogy) A rare sulphide of osmium and ruthenium found with platinum in Borneo and Oregon, with the chemical formula RuS₂.lauroid(botany) Resembling or characteristic of a laurel.laurone(chemistry) The ketone of lauric acid.lauroyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from lauric acid by loss of the hydroxy grouplautite(mineralogy) A mixed arsenide and sulfide of copper from Lauta near Marienberg, Saxonylauwine(poetic, dated) An avalanche.lavabosplural of lavabolavadorA machine used in mining placer deposits, which washes paydirt slurries pumped into the top of machine, extracting pebbled ores though its sluice runs into its riffles, grates and miner's moss, a type of washplant.lavagesplural of lavagelavaret(zoology) A European whitefish Coregonus lavaretus, found in the mountain lakes of Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland, and in the archipelago in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland.lavaticLike lava, or composed of lavalavoltaAn ancient dance of the Renaissance which incorporated many challenging twists and skips.lavrockAlternative form of laverock.lawbookA book in which laws are codified.lawcode(law) A body of law that is sanctioned by legislation.lawfare(informal) The bringing of legal proceedings against an opponent, often only to attack, harass, or intimidate.lawfullArchaic spelling of lawful.lawlessNot governed by any law.lawlikeHaving characteristics of a law.lawmake(intransitive, rare) To pass or enact laws; to legislate.lawnfulEnough to fill a lawn.lawnmow(rare, intransitive) To mow a lawn.lawsome(rare, nonstandard) Characterised or marked by lawfulness; lawfullawsone(organic chemistry) 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, the colouring principle of henna.lawsuit(law) In civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.lawyersplural of lawyerlawyery(informal) Synonym of lawyerish.laxator(anatomy, dated, deprecated) A muscle whose contraction loosens some part.laxnessThe property of being lax, lacking strictness.laxtoseMisspelling of lactose.laxuminA particular steroid glycoside.layaway(tanning) A pit in which hides are stored.layback(surfing) A surf maneuver where the upright surfer leans back against the wave.laydeezplural of laydeelaydown(usually uncountable) The act of laying something down.layeredFormed of layers.layetteA complete set of clothing, bedding and toilet articles for a new baby.layflatPackaging that can be made to lie flat.layfolk(uncommon) laypeoplelayland(archaic) Land lying untilled; fallow ground.layless(informal) Lacking sexual intercourse.laylineIn sailboat racing, an imaginary line extending from the objective (typically a racing mark) to indicate the point at which a boat should tack or jibe in order to clear the mark on the correct side.laylockObsolete form of lilac (the plant).layoffsplural of layofflayoutsplural of layoutlayover(Canada, US, Australia) A break between stages of a journey.layship(obsolete) laymanship (the condition of being a layman.)laystow(obsolete) laystalllaytimeIn commercial shipping, the amount of time specified in a charter party for a vessel's loading and unloading.lazaretSynonym of lazaretto.lazarly(obsolete) Full of sores; leprous.laziestsuperlative form of lazy: most lazylazyassAlternative form of lazy ass.lazybedAlternative form of lazy bed.lazyboy(Canada, US, dated) A plush stuffed swivel rocking recliner armchair.lazyishSomewhat lazy.lazyweb(Internet, informal, humorous) The Internet, personified as a being that will answer the questions of those who are too lazy to do their own research.leachedsimple past and past participle of leachleacher(agriculture) A substance that leaches from the soil.leachesplural of leachleadersplural of leaderleadingpresent participle and gerund of leadleadish(rare) Resembling or containing lead (the metal)leadmanThe male leader of a group of workers, who reports to a supervisor.leadmenplural of leadmanleadoffAlternative spelling of lead off.leadoutAlternative form of lead-out.leafageThe leaves of plants collectively; foliage.leafbudAlternative form of leaf bud.leafcupA coarse American composite weed, Smallanthus uvedalia.leafdom(poetic) Leaves generally; leafy places.leafersplural of leaferleaferyleaves; foliageleaffulThe amount or measure held by a leaf.leafiercomparative form of leafy: more leafyleafilyIn a leafy manner.leafingpresent participle and gerund of leafleaflet(botany) One of the components of a compound leaf.leafset(botany) A cluster of leavesleafule(botany) A subdivision of a leaflet (which is in turn a subdivision of a leaf).leaguedsimple past and past participle of leagueleaguesplural of leagueleakageAn act of leaking, or something that leaks.leakersplural of leakerleakiercomparative form of leaky: more leakyleakingpresent participle and gerund of leakleamingpresent participle and gerund of leamleanestsuperlative form of lean: most leanleaningA tendency or propensity.leanishSomewhat lean.leapersplural of leaperleapfulFull of leaps: requiring one to leap or making many leaps.leapingpresent participle and gerund of leapleariercomparative form of leary: more learylearingpresent participle and gerund of learlearnedHaving much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.learnerOne who is learning; one receiving instruction.leashedsimple past and past participle of leashleashesplural of leashleasingpresent participle of lease (“to tell lies”)leasoweAlternative form of leasow.leasureMisspelling of leisure.leatherA piece of the above used for polishing.leavensplural of leavenleaversplural of leaverleavingpresent participle and gerund of leaveleavismAlternative form of leaveism.leavyngObsolete spelling of leaving.lebbeckAlternative form of lebbek.lebenehAlternative form of labneh.lebenty(slang, uncommon) An unspecified large number (of).leblebiA kind of snack made from roasted chickpeasleblouhThe practice, in Mauritania, of forcibly fattening young girls in preparation for marriagelebocin(biochemistry) An antibacterial glycoprotein present in some insectslechaimAlternative form of lechayim.lechersplural of lecherlecheryInordinate indulgence in sexual activity.lechingpresent participle and gerund of lechlecternA stand with a slanted top used to support a Bible from which passages are read during a church service.lectica(inexact) Synonym of litter, any similar vehicle.lectinsplural of lectinlection(ecclesiastical) A reading of a religious text; a lesson to be read in church etc.lectourObsolete form of lector.lectual(medicine) Confining a person to bed.lectureA spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.lecturnObsolete form of lectern.ledanumObsolete form of labdanum.ledgersplural of ledgerledgiercomparative form of ledgy: more ledgyledgingThe act or process of creating or developing a ledge (in mining, building, etc), or the ledge so created.ledoyom(geology) Intermontane depressions which might get completely filled by glaciers from the surrounding mountains at the maxima of glaciation, creating esker-like depressions under the ice.leechedsimple past and past participle of leechleecheeAlternative form of litchi.leecherOne who leeches; a physician.leechesplural of leechleefangA rope through the clew of a jib, holding it amidships while lacing on the bonnet.leekishResembling a leek, especially in colour.leeriercomparative form of leery: more leeryleerilyIn a leery manner.leeringpresent participle and gerund of leerleesideThe side of something that provides the most shelter from some prevailing force such as wind, rain, waves, etc.leesomeAlternative form of liefsome.leetmanOne subject to the jurisdiction of a court-leet.leewardOn the side sheltered from the wind; in that direction.leewaysplural of leewayleftard(slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar, politics) A person of left-wing political views.leftern(nonstandard, rare) Left (opposite of right).leftestsuperlative form of left: most left; furthest to the left.leftiesplural of leftyleftish(politics) Leaning towards the political left.leftismBelief in the principles of left-wing politics.leftist(politics, generally) A person who holds views associated with the political left.leftoid(politics, Internet slang, derogatory) Leftist, left-wingerlefturd(Internet slang, derogatory, politics) A person with left-wing political views.legableCapable of being bequeathed.legallyAs permitted by law; not contrary to law.legatee(law) One who receives a legacy (inheritance).legatesplural of legatelegator(law, uncommon) A testator.legatosplural of legatolegbandA band worn around the leg.legboneA bone in the leg.legcuff(chiefly in the plural) A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's legs, and connected by a chain or hinge.legendeObsolete spelling of legend.legendsplural of legendleggero(music) Lightly, delicately, or gently.leggersplural of leggerleggiercomparative form of leggy: more leggyleggilyIn a leggy manner.leggingA covering, usually of leather, worn from knee to ankle.legginsplural of legginleggishCharacterised by legs; leggyleghold(often attributive) A kind of trap that catches an animal by the leg.legholeA hole in a piece of clothing intended for putting one's leg through.leghorn(uncountable) A type of dried plaited wheat straw fabric.legibleClear enough to be read; readable, particularly of handwriting.legiblyIn a manner that is legible, in a manner that is readable, readably.legific(archaic) Of or pertaining to lawmaking.legionsplural of legionlegistsplural of legistlegitim(law) Common in Continental Law jurisdictions, a portion of property fixed by law, which a testator with issue is bound to bequeath to his children.legitly(slang) legitimatelylegless(not comparable) Without legs.legletsplural of legletleglikeResembling or characteristic of a leg.leglockA joint lock directed at the ankle, knee, or hip joint.legover(slang) An act of sexual intercourse.legpullAlternative form of leg-pull.legroomSpace to stretch the legs while seated.legrope(surfing) Alternative spelling of leg rope.legshowAn erotic entertainment focusing on the display of women's legs.legside(cricket) On the leg sidelegspanThe distance between the tips of the legs of a spider furthest from each other - generally diagonallylegumenDated form of legume.legumesplural of legumelegumeyResembling or characteristic of legumes.legumin(biochemistry, organic chemistry) Any of a group of globulins, resembling casein, found mostly in legumes and grains.legwearSynonym of hosiery.legworkWork, especially research or preparation, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort.lehangaAlternative form of lehnga.lehengaAlternative form of lehnga.lehsuni(India, cooking) Alternative form of lasoon.leidangAlternative form of lething.leidgerObsolete form of ledger.leifite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing aluminum, beryllium, fluorine, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.leiodid(zoology) Any beetle in the family Leiodidae.leister(fishing) A spear armed with three or more barbed prongs for catching fish, particularly salmon.leisureFreedom provided by the cessation of activities.lekkingpresent participle and gerund of leklemanry(obsolete) Secret or illicit love.lemmataplural of lemmalemmingA small arctic and subarctic rodent of the tribes Lemmini, Dicrostonychini and Lagurini.lemnoidAny of the subfamily Lemnoideae of duckweeds.lemonal(organic chemistry) citrallemonol(organic chemistry) Synonym of geraniol.lempiraThe currency of Honduras, divided into 100 centavos.lemures(Roman mythology) The spirits or ghosts of the dead, considered as malignant.lemurid(zoology) Any lemur in the family Lemuridae.lenaite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal pyramidal gray mineral containing iron, silver, and sulfur.lendersplural of lenderlendingThe action of, or an instance of the action of the verb to lend.lengthsplural of lengthlengthyHaving length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.leniate(obsolete) To soothe.lenientLax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.lenitesthird-person singular simple present indicative of lenitelennock(UK, regional) weak, flimsylensingpresent participle and gerund of lenslenslet(physics) A small lens that is part of an array used to generate illumination of uniform intensitylensmanA male photographer.lensmenplural of lensmanlensoid(geology) lensoidallentigo(medicine) A brown pigmented spot on the skin.lentilsplural of lentillentiskA tree, the lentiscus, Pistacia lentiscus.lentoidHaving the form of a lens; lens-shaped.lentourObsolete form of lentor.lentous(obsolete) viscid; viscous; tenaciousleonineOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of a lion; lionlike.leonite(mineralogy) An evaporite, consisting of a mixed potassium and magnesium sulphate, with the chemical formula (K₂SO₄)(MgSO₄)leopardPanthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia.leotardA one-piece skintight garment with or without sleeves and without legs (often worn by gymnasts, acrobats, wrestlers, female swimmers, etc.)lepadid(zoology) Any member of the family Lepadidae, gooseneck barnacles in the order Pedunculata.leperedsimple past and past participle of leperlepetid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Lepetidae.lepidicscaly; growing as a scaly coveringlepomid(ichthyology) Any member of the Lepomis genus of fish.leporid(mammalogy) Any mammal of the family Leporidae: the hares and rabbits.lepress(rare) A female leper; a woman or girl who has leprosy.leproid(medicine) Synonym of leprous (“resembling leprosy or its symptoms”).leproma(pathology) An area of inflammation in the skin symptomatic of leprosyleprose(medicine) Synonym of leprous, afflicted with leprosy.leprosy(veterenary medicine) A contagious disease causing similar effects in animals, particularlyleprousOf or relating to one of the diseases known as leprosy.leptinsplural of leptinleptoma(palynology) A thin-walled area on a pollen grainleptomeThe portion of the mestome that transports food substances.leptonsplural of leptonleptose(lichenology) Of a lichen: having a powdery appearance.lerneanA member of the family (Lernaeidae) of parasitic crustaceans found attached to fishes and other marine animals.lesbian(of a woman) Homosexual, gay; preferring exclusively women as romantic or sexual partners.lesionsplural of lesionlesseesplural of lesseelessensthird-person singular simple present indicative of lessenlessest(obsolete, dialect) Alternative form of least.lessingpresent participle and gerund of lesslessonsthird-person singular simple present indicative of lessonlessorsplural of lessorlessourObsolete form of lessor.letableAlternative form of lettable.letchesplural of letchletdownAlternative form of let-down.leteisishweshwe fabriclethallObsolete spelling of lethal.letheanOf or relating to death or forgetfulness.lethech(historical units of measure) Alternative form of lethek: a former Hebrew unit of dry volume.letheon(medicine, archaic) diethyl ether, used as an anaesthetic agent.lething(historical) A public levy of free farmers in mediaeval Scandinavia, to organise coastal fleets for seasonal excursions and in defence of the realm.letoutsplural of letoutletternArchaic form of lectern.lettersplural of letterletticeObsolete spelling of lettuce; however, more often a misspelling of lettuce.lettingpresent participle and gerund of letlettresplural of lettrelettuceAn edible plant, Lactuca sativa and its close relatives, having a head of green or purple leaves.lettucyAlternative spelling of lettucey.leucine(biochemistry) An essential amino acid, C₆H₁₃NO₂, isomeric with isoleucine, found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth in children.leucism(zoology) An animal condition in which there is partial loss of pigmentation resulting in white, pale, or patchy coloration of the skin, hair, feathers, scales or cuticle, but not the eyes (caused by a reduction in multiple types of pigment, not just melanin).leucite(botany) A leucoplast.leucoma(pathology) An opaque area or scar on the cornea of an eyeleucous(archaic) albino (having an uncharacteristically white skin color)leukismAlternative form of leucism.leukomaAlternative form of leucoma.levaltovolta (a kind of dance)levantsplural of levantlevator(agent noun) One who, or something which, lifts something else, as:levecheA dry sirocco of Spain.leveful(obsolete) Allowable; permissible; lawful.leveledsimple past and past participle of levelleveler(American spelling) comparative form of level: more levellevellyIn a level or even manner.leveredsimple past and past participle of leverleveretA young hare less than one year old.leviner(obsolete) A type of dog, apparently related to the greyhound and noted for its speed.leviton(physics) The collective excitation of a single electron within an electrical conductor such as a metal or graphene.levulin(organic chemistry) A substance resembling dextrin, obtained from the bulbs of the dahlia, the artichoke, and other sources, that yields levulose on decomposition.levyingpresent participle and gerund of levylewdestsuperlative form of lewd: most lewdlewdityLewdness; indecency or depravity.lewdsby(obsolete, very rare) Synonym of lewdsterlewisiaAny plant of the genus Lewisia.lexemesplural of lexemelexemicOf or relating to a lexeme.lexical(linguistics) Concerning the vocabulary, words, sentences or morphemes of a language.lexicogAbbreviation of lexicography.lexiconThe vocabulary of a language.lexomicRelated to or composed of lexomes.lexonicRelating to lexons.leylineAlternative spelling of ley line.lezziesplural of lezzieliaisedsimple past and past participle of liaiseliaisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of liaiseliaison(cooking) A thickening for sauces, typically based on egg yolks.lianaedCovered in lianas, a type of climbing vine.liangleAlternative form of leeangle.liangpiA noodle-like Chinese dish made from wheat or rice flour originating from the cuisine of Shaanxi province.lianoidResembling or characteristic of a liana.liassic(geology) Alternative letter-case form of Liassic.liatrisAny plant of the genus Liatris; a blazing star.libbardObsolete spelling of leopard.libbingpresent participle and gerund of liblibeled(US) simple past and past participle of libellibeleeThe party against which a libel (hostile handbill) has been filed by a libelant.libelerOne who libels.libellaA small balance.libelle(chiefly historical) A pamphlet or book that slanders a public political figure.liberalGenerous; permitting liberty; willing to give unsparingly.liberin(endocrinology) A releasing hormone; a hormone that is involved primarily in stimulating the release of another hormone.liberosplural of liberolibertyThe condition of being free.libfuck(derogatory, vulgar) Synonym of liberal.libidosplural of libidolibrary(by extension) Any institution that lends out its goods for use by the public or a community.librate(intransitive) To oscillate (like the beam of a balance).libshit(derogatory, vulgar, politics) Synonym of liberal.libtard(US, slang, derogatory, rare) A stupid libertarian.libtoid(Internet slang, derogatory, politics) A liberal.libturd(Internet slang, derogatory, vulgar, politics) A liberal.liceity(religious) The legitimacy of an act or its consequences, by opposition to the validity.licenceUK, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Singapore standard spelling of license.licenseA legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.lichensplural of lichenlichenyCovered in lichen.lichtly(Scotland) lightly; gently or without great force.lichway(UK, dialect) The path by which the dead are carried to the grave.licitlyIn a licit manner, legally, in a manner compatible with law.lickersplural of lickerlickeryMarked by licking, often involving copious amounts of saliva; sloppy; (by extension) salaciouslickety(US, informal, usually compounded with a noun) At full speed, fast.lickingThe act by which something is licked.lickityAlternative form of lickety, at full speed, fast.lickpotAn untrustworthy sycophant.licorne(historical, military) A type of muzzle-loading gun-howitzer used by the Russian Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries.lictorsplural of lictorlictour(rare) Obsolete spelling of lictor.licualaA palm tree native to Australia, Vanuatu, and Malaysia, with large, pleated, fan-like, almost circular leavesliddingpresent participle and gerund of lidlidlikeResembling or characteristic of a lid.lidlock(rare, medicine) A specialized speculum used to hold eyelids open, for example during LASEK eye surgery.liedownAlternative form of lie-down.lieftelAlternative form of leeftail.liement(fencing) An action in which one fencer forces the opponent's blade into the diagonally opposite line, (that is, from high line to low line on the opposite side, or vice versa) by taking it with the guard and forte of his own blade.lienorsplural of lienorlifebar(video games) Synonym of health bar (“visual bar display of energy”).lifecarAlternative form of life car.lifeday(now rare, archaic) A day of someone's life; chiefly in plural: a lifetime.lifefulBestowing life; enlivening.lifelog(computing) To capture and record images of one's entire life.lifeway(Canada and US or puristic, otherwise archaic) One's path through life; a lifestyle or behaviour, now especially when seen as traditional.liftboyA male elevator attendant.liftersplural of lifterliftingThe action or process by which something is lifted; elevationliftmanA person employed to operate a lift.liftoff(aerospace) The point in the launch of a rocket or an aircraft where it leaves contact with the ground.liftout(business) The practice of luring a whole team of employees away from a competitor and hiring them oneself.ligable(music) Able to be joined with a ligature.ligandsplural of ligandligasedModified by ligationligasesplural of ligaseligatedsimple past and past participle of ligateligatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of ligateligator(surgery) An instrument used for ligation, the placement or fastening of a ligature.lighted(now uncommon) simple past and past participle of lightlighten(transitive) To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.lighterA person who lights things.lightie(South Africa, slang) Alternative form of lighty (“young man; boy”).lightlyIn a light manner.lignane(organic chemistry) The hydrocarbon formed by joining two propylbenzene residues at the β-carbon atom of the propyl side chain; this structure is the basis of all lignanslignansplural of lignanlignase(biochemistry) Synonym of ligninase.lignify(intransitive) To become wood.lignineDated form of lignin.ligniteA low-grade, brownish-black coal.lignoid(organic chemistry) Any of a class of polymeric terpenoids present in woody plantslignone(obsolete) ligninlignose(botany) ligninlignousAlternative form of ligneous.ligressA female liger.ligroin(archaic) A petroleum fraction boiling 75°-125°C used as a solvent and fuel.ligularRelating to a ligula.ligulasplural of ligulaligulesplural of liguleliguresplural of ligurelikable(of a person) Having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable.likablyAlternative spelling of likeably.likeful(rare, archaic, dialectal or humorous) Likeable; pleasing; pleasant; agreeable.likembeA musical instrument found in sub-Saharan Africa; a kind of lamellophone.likenedsimple past and past participle of likenlikingsplural of likinglikubin(pathology) Ellipsis of citrus likubin (“huanglongbing”).lilacin(obsolete, organic chemistry) syringinlilackyResembling lilac, especially in colour.liliatePertaining to Liliopsida.liligerAn animal born to a male lion and a ligress (female liger).lilikoi(Hawaii) passionfruitlilioid(botany) Any of a grade of five monocot orders (Petrosaviales, Dioscoreales, Pandanales, Liliales and Asparagales) in which most species have flowers with relatively large, coloured tepals resembling those of a lily.lilliesplural of lillyliltingHaving a lilt; with energy, spirit and sprightliness; lively and cheerful.lilypadAlternative spelling of lily pad.limacid(zoology) Any slug in the family Limacidae.limaconAlternative form of limaçon.limbate(biology, paleontology) Having a distinct edge, especially one of a different colour; bordered.limbeck(obsolete) An alembic.limbersplural of limberlimbingpresent participle and gerund of limblimboerOne who performs a limbo dance.limboidHaving a likeness or similarity to the conditions of limbo or to those held therein.limbous(anatomy, of a suture) With slightly overlapping borders.limeade(countable, uncountable) A (variety of) citrus drink made from water, sugar, and the juice of limes.limepitAlternative form of lime pit.limericObsolete spelling of limerick.limerodA twig or stick smeared with birdlimelimettaCitrus limetta, a small, round, sweet citrus fruit, a cross between the citron and bitter orange.limiestsuperlative form of limey: most limeyliminalOf or pertaining to an entrance or threshold.limital(rare) of, or related to the limit or boundarylimitedsimple past and past participle of limitlimiterThat which limits or confines.limitesplural of limeslimnersplural of limnerlimningpresent participle and gerund of limnlimniteA fossil pond snail (of the genus Lymnaea).limonidAny cranefly of the family Limoniidaelimonin(organic chemistry) A limonoid found in orange and lemon seeds.limosis(medicine, obsolete) A ravenous appetite caused by disease; morbid excessive hunger.limpard(archaic) One who limps; a cripple.limpestsuperlative form of limp: most limplimpetsplural of limpetlimpingpresent participle and gerund of limplimpishSomewhat limp.limpkinA large bird, Aramus guarauna, found in marshes in the Caribbean, Central America and southern Florida.limpseyAlternative form of limpsy.limulid(zoology) Any horseshoe crab in the family Limulidae.limulusHorseshoe crab, king crab.linableAlternative form of lineable.linagesplural of linagelinaloeAlternative form of lignaloe.linalolDated form of linalool.linalyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from linaloollinariaAny plant of the genus Linaria (as the toadflax)linarin(organic chemistry) A flavonoid glycoside, 5-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[[(2R,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxychromen-4-one found in toadflax.linchetAlternative form of lynchet.linctus(medicine) Any syrupy medication; especially a remedy for coughs.lindane(organic chemistry) The organochlorine insecticide 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexanelindensplural of lindenlindera(botany) Any plant of the genus Lindera, flowering shrubs and trees.lindormAlternative form of lindworm.lineageDescent in a line from a common progenitor; progeny; descending line of offspring or ascending line of parentage.lineallObsolete form of lineal.lineartAlternative form of line art.linearyObsolete form of linear.lineateTo mark with lines.linecutA print obtained from a line drawing; a line engraving.lineishResembling a line; somewhat linelike.linemanA person who installs and repairs overhead cables (either power or telephone); a linesman.linemenplural of linemanlinener(obsolete) A dealer in linen; a linen draper.lineoid(mathematics, dated) the set of points in 3-dimensional space that are also points in 4-dimensional spacelineout(rugby union) A set piece where the hooker throws the ball into play between a row of players from each team.lineupsplural of lineuplingamsplural of lingamlingcodOphiodon elongatus, a fish of the greenlings, of the family Hexagrammidae, native to the west coast of North America.lingersthird-person singular simple present indicative of lingerlinglesplural of linglelingoesplural of lingolingtow(historical) A smuggler's rope, worn as a shoulder belt when not in use for securing goods.linguaeplural of lingualingual(anatomy, dentistry, relational) Related to, near, or on the side toward the tongue.lingula(anatomy) Any of several tongue-shaped bony structures, especially that which forms the anterior border of the mandibular foramen.lingzhiA medicinal mushroom used in traditional Chinese medicine, Ganoderma lucidum and other closely related mushroom of the genus Ganoderma.liningsplural of lininglinkageA mechanical device that connects things.linkboyAlternative form of link boy.linkersplural of linkerlinkfulContaining links.linkify(Internet, informal, transitive) To convert (text or other elements) to one or more hyperlinks.linkingServing to connect other things together.linklog(Internet) A weblog consisting primarily of links to other sites.linkman(rugby) A player who uses speed and dexterity to keep an attacking team's downfield progress fluid.linkrot(Internet) The steady increase in the number of broken hyperlinks as webpages are moved or removed.linkupsplural of linkuplinkwayA walkway that connects two parts of a passenger terminuslinnetsplural of linnetlinnormA wingless bipedal dragon; a lindworm.linocut(art, printing) A type of woodcut in which a block of linoleum is used for the relief surface; the design cut into the block.linoxin(organic chemistry) A resinous substance obtained as an oxidation product of linoleic acid.linoxyn(organic chemistry) Alternative form of linoxin.linsangAny of the members of two catlike Asian animal species classified in the mammalian family Prionodontidae.linseedThe seed of the flax plant, which yields linseed oil.lintelsplural of lintellintersplural of linterlinting(computing, programming) The process of using a software tool to analyse source code and identify possible programming problems.linuronThe herbicide N'-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N-methoxy-N-methyl-urealioncel(heraldry) A small lion, when one of several in a coat of arms.lionelsplural of lionellionessA female lion (animal).lioniseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of lionize.lionishSynonym of leonine (“typical or similar to lions”).lionismThe 19th-century practice of bringing a lion (“an interesting person or object”) into one’s home as entertainment for visitors.lionize(transitive) To treat (a person) as if they were important, or a celebrity.liotiid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Liotiidae.liotrix(pharmacology) A synthetic mixture of levothyroxine and liothyronine, used to replenish thyroid hormones.liparid(zoology) Any fish in the family Liparidae.lipasesplural of lipaselipbalmAlternative form of lip balm.lipcoat(rare) A cosmetic coating on the lips, lipgloss; also, a coat of sunscreen for the lips.lipcurlSynonym of flehmen.lipemia(medicine, pathology) An excess of lipids or lipoproteins in the blood.lipemicOf, pertaining to, or suffering from lipemialipfernAlternative form of lip fern.lipidicOf or pertaining to the lipids.lipinic(chemistry, dated) lipicliplessWithout a lip or lips.liplikeResembling or characteristic of a lip.liplineThe outline shape of the lips.liplock(fishing) A maneuver in which a fish is hooked by a curled finger inserted under the gill cover and extending to the fish's jaw.lipoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lipoic acidlipoboxA peptide motif that is important to the modification of bacterial lipoproteinslipogelA substance applied topically in order to reduce cellulitelipoidsplural of lipoidlipomasplural of lipomalipomic(genetics, biochemistry) Relating to lipomicsliponym(literary) A text which deliberately excludes a certain word, usually a very common word, occasionally used as a technique in novels.liposisSynonym of adiposis.lipotid(zoology) Any river dolphin of the family Lipotidae.lipoxin(biochemistry) Any of group of compounds, related to prostaglandins, that regulate inflammationlippageAn uneven surface of a floor that occurs when stone or tiles are not laid to a uniform levellippiesplural of lippielippingpresent participle and gerund of liplipread(transitive, intransitive) To determine a person's speech by watching the movement of their lips.lipsyncAlternative form of lip sync.lipuriaThe presence of abnormal amounts of lipids in urine.lipuricOf or pertaining to lipuria.lipworkSynonym of lip service (“promising but empty talk; words absent of real action or intention”).liquateTo separate by fusion, as a more fusible from a less fusible material.liquefyTo make (something) into a liquid.liqueurA flavored alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol.liquidsplural of liquidliquidyHaving a consistency similar to a liquid, but also similar to a solid (for example custard); semifluid.liquifyAlternative form of liquefy.liquorsplural of liquorliquoryintoxicated by alcohol; drunkliquourObsolete form of liquor.lirazza(historical) A Venetian silver coin that circulated in 1762-1797 and was equal to 30 soldi.lirella(botany) A linear apothecium furrowed along the middle; the fruit of certain lichens.liriopeAny of the plants of the genus Liriope used as a groundcover in landscaping and gardeninglisenteplural of sentelispingpresent participle and gerund of lisplispundAlternative form of lispound.lissoir(archaeology) A prehistoric tool, made of bone or wood, used to soften leather.lissomeAlternative spelling of lissom.listboxAlternative form of list box.listelsplural of listellisteme(linguistics) An item that is memorized as part of a list, as opposed to being generated by a rule.listensplural of listenlistersplural of listerlistfulAttentive, listening.listingAs listed or shown on a listing.listmom(Internet) A person who runs or moderates a listserv or other online mailing list.listric(geology) spoon-shapedlistsib(Internet) A fellow member of a listserv or newsgroup.litanicOf, relating to, or in the style of litany.litblog(Internet) A weblog on the topic of literature.litcheeAlternative form of lychee.litchisplural of litchiliteralActual, real, physical.lithate(obsolete, chemistry) Any salt of lithic acid (uric acid); an urate.lithelyIn a lithe manner.lithian(mineralogy) Containing lithium.lithicsplural of lithiclithide(chemistry) A hypothetical alkalide with lithium as the anion.lithifyTo turn sediment into solid rocklithium(countable) A single atom of this element.lithoidStone-like in texture, appearance or other characteristic.lithopsAny of the genus Lithops of succulent plants resembling stones.litigonAn animal born to a male lion and a female tigon.litogen(US, informal, law) Any drug or similar substance, administered during pregnancy, that though probably harmless can lead to lawsuitslitoralAlternative spelling of littoral.litorin(biochemistry) A nonapeptide with composition L-pyroglutamyl-L-glutaminyl-L-tryptophyl-L-alanyl-L-valyl-glycyl-L-histidyl-L-phenylalanyl-L-methioninamide.litotes(rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite.litoticOf or relating to litotes.litrageAlternative form of litreage.litster(archaic, UK, Scotland) A dyer.littersplural of litterlitteryCovered or encumbered with litter.littlercomparative form of little: more littlelittlesplural of littlelittlie(colloquial) A small person or child.littlun(informal) Little one; a child or a young animal.lituateForked with the points turned outward.lituite(paleontology) Any ammonite of the genus †Lituites, found in the Cretaceous formation.liturgeA leader in public worship.liturgyA predetermined or prescribed set of rituals that are performed, usually by a religion; a book in which they are recorded.litzineA zine that publishes literary works.livableEndurable, survivable, suitable for living in, inhabitable.livably(uncommon) In a manner that is conducive to living.livelodObsolete form of livelihood.livenedsimple past and past participle of livenlivenerOne who, or that which, livens.livenkaA specific variety of accordion used in Russian folk music.liverayObsolete spelling of livery.livered(in combination) Having (or having the characteristics associated with) a specified form of liver.livetin(biochemistry) A protein found in egg yolk.liveyerAlternative form of liveyere.lividlyIn a way that is livid.livingsplural of livinglixisolA kind of soil with a subsurface accumulation of low-activity clays and high base saturation.lixivalAlternative form of lixivial.lizardsplural of lizardlizardyResembling or characteristic of a lizard.lizzardObsolete form of lizard.lizziesplural of lizziellamoidAlternative spelling of lamoid.llaneroA plainsman; a South American cattle-herder or cowboy, especially in Venezuela and Colombia.llapacaSynonym of huarizo (“The hybrid offspring of a male llama and a female alpaca.”).llaretaAlternative form of yareta (“flowering plant”).loachesplural of loachloadersplural of loaderloading(countable, uncountable) The process by which something is loaded.loadout(by extension, video games) A set of items and abilities chosen by the player before embarking on an in-game mission.loafersplural of loaferloafingpresent participle and gerund of loafloamiercomparative form of loamy: more loamyloamilyIn a loamy manner.loamingpresent participle and gerund of loamloaneesplural of loaneeloanersplural of loanerloaningpresent participle and gerund of loanloathedsimple past and past participle of loatheloatherOne who loathes.loathesthird-person singular simple present indicative of loatheloathlyLoathsome; hideous.lobbiedsimple past and past participle of lobbylobbierOne who lobbies; a lobbyist.lobbiesplural of lobbylobbingpresent participle and gerund of loblobbyerAlternative form of lobbierlobcock(dated, slang) A large, flaccid penis.lobefinAny of the fish of the class Sarcopterygii.lobelet(botany) A small lobe; a lobule.lobeliaA member of the genus Lobelia, flowering plants in the Lobelioideae subfamily of family Campanulaceae, containing many species, some of which are garden plants.lobelin(medicine, organic chemistry) A yellowish-green resin from the lobelia, used as an emetic and diaphoretic.lobiped(zoology, archaic) Having lobate toes.lobopod(zoology) Any of the numerous stub-legs of a lobopodian; a lobopodium.lobotid(zoology) Any fish in the family Lobotidae; a tripletail.lobsterVarious other crustaceans that resemble true lobsters:lobularOf or relating to a lobule.lobulesplural of lobulelobulusA lobule; a small lobe or subdivision of a lobe.localesplural of localelocalic(category theory) Relating to the category of locales.locallyWith respect to place; in place.locatedsimple past and past participle of locatelocaterSomething which serves to locatelocatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of locatelocatorOne who, or that which, locates.lochage(historical) The head of a lochos in Ancient Greece; an officer or commander.lochansplural of lochanlochialOf or pertaining to the lochia.lockageMaterials for locks in a canal.lockboxA box with a built-in lock; usually, a portable one.lockersplural of lockerlocketsplural of locketlockfulEnough water to fill a canal lock.lockinggerund of lock: the act by which something is locked.lockinsplural of lockinlockjaw(pathology) A spasmodic, nervous system disease brought on by the tetanus bacteria, causing muscles to seize up and may cause death by suffocation.lockletA little lock of hair.lockman(Scotland, archaic) A public executioner.locknutA nut with an inner ring made of a material with elastic properties to prevent it from slipping.lockoutThe action of installing a lock to keep someone out of an area, such as eviction of a tenant by changing the lock.lockpin(chiefly aviation) A pin used to lock a mechanism and prevent it from moving.lockramA type of rough fabric from Brittany.locksetThe hardware and components making up the locking or latching mechanism for a door, etc.lockupsplural of lockuplocoismlocoweed poisoning, the central nervous system disorder of animalslocoman(rail transport, dated) Someone who works on a locomotive.loconymA name (of a person, a language, etc.) derived from a placename.locularHaving or relating to a loculus or compartment.loculedHaving (a specified kind or number of) locules.loculesplural of loculeloculusA little place or space; a cell; a chamberlet.locusta(botany) The spikelet or flower cluster of grasseslocustsplural of locustlocutorA speaker (one who talks).lodgersplural of lodgerlodgingA place to live or lodge.loeriesplural of loerieloessalOf or relating to loess.loessic(geology) Relating to or composed of loess.loewite(mineralogy) An evaporite, consisting of a mixed sodium and magnesium sulphateloftersplural of lofterloftierComparative form of lofty: more lofty.loftilyTo a great height.lofting(mining) Lagging or longitudinal timber resting on caps to support the roof of a working.loftishOf or pertaining to, or characteristic of air, the atmosphere, or great heights; lofty.logania(botany) Any of the genus Logania of plants native to Australia and New Zealand.loganin(organic chemistry) An iridoid glycoside first isolated from the plant family Loganiaceae, and formed from loganic acid by the enzyme loganic acid O-methyltransferase (LAMT).logboat(nautical) A dugout canoelogbook(by extension) A book in which events are recorded; a journal, especially of travel.logchipAlternative form of log chiplogcockThe pileated woodpecker.logfile(computing) A file that serves as a log.loggersplural of loggerloggetsplural of loggetloggiasplural of loggialoggingpresent participle and gerund of logloggishheavy or ponderous; dull; lumpishlogical(not comparable) In agreement with the principles of logic; sequacious.logiestsuperlative form of logy: most logylogjamsplural of logjamloglangA language designed to allow (or enforce) unambiguous statements; a logical language.loglessNot producing a log, or record.loglikeResembling or characteristic of a log of wood.logline(authorship) A very short summary of a script or screenplay.logoffsplural of logofflogogen(linguistics) A unit of word recognition, encapsulating a variety of properties about a given word, such as its appearance, sound, and meaning.logrank(mathematics) A logarithmic ranklogroll(intransitive) To exchange political favours.logwoodA tree of species Haematoxylum campechianum, in the legume family, of great economic importance and growing throughout Central America.loiallyArchaic spelling of loyally.loialtyArchaic spelling of loyalty.loiasis(pathology) An infection caused by the nematode Loa loa, normally transmitted by various fliesloineyeA cut of meat from the longissimus of a pig.loitersthird-person singular simple present indicative of loiterlokshenFlat egg noodles from Yiddish cuisine.lolbert(US politics, Internet slang, derogatory) Clipping of lolbertarian (“libertarian”).lolicomAlternative spelling of lolicon.lolicon(uncountable, Japanese fiction) Attraction (often erotic) to fictional depictions of young, typically prepubescent girls.lolikonAlternative spelling of lolicon.lolitasplural of lolitalolliesplural of lollylollingpresent participle and gerund of lolllollopsthird-person singular simple present indicative of lolloplollopyMoving with a lollop.lololol(Internet slang, text messaging) Exaggerated form of lollolsuitAlternative letter-case form of LOLsuit.lolwapa(Botswana) An enclosure within which a family can live.lolziesAlternative form of lolsies.lomaria(botany) A fern of the genus Lomaria.lombardAlternative form of Lombard (“cannon”).lompishObsolete spelling of lumpish.longage(economics, informal) The opposite of a shortage; an excessive amount.longansplural of longanlongarmA free-motion sewing machine with an extended arm and frame for holding large quilts.longboi(DoggoLingo) Something long, especially a dog.longbowA large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most famous longbows in history were the English longbows, which were crafted of yew.longcut(informal, often humorous) A path between two points that is not the shortest or quickest route.longdogA type of crossbreed greyhoundlongearLepomis megalotis, a colourful freshwater sunfish with an elongated opercular flap.longestsuperlative form of long: most longlongeve(largely, obsolete, uncommon) Longevous, long-lived.longfinAny member of the family Plesiopidae of elongated perciform fish.longful(UK, dialect, archaic) Long (in duration).longies(informal) knitted trousers for a baby or childlongingpresent participle and gerund of longlongishSomewhat long.longjawApplied to various kinds of fish characterized by a long jaw.longpigAlternative form of long pig.longyisplural of longyilonomic(pathology) Related to lonomiasislontongAn Indonesian dish of rice compressed into a cylinder and wrapped in a banana leaf.loobily(obsolete) Awkward; ungainly.loogiesplural of loogielookersplural of lookerlookfulAttractive; nice to look at.lookingpresent participle and gerund of looklookismPrejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's physical appearance.lookistForming prejudices based on a person's physical appearance.lookoffA vantage point, usually a scenic onelookoutA vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.looksawsimple past of lookseelookseeAlternative form of look-see.looksieAlternative spelling of look-see.lookupsplural of lookuploominggerund of loom: the condition of something that looms or towers.looneysplural of looneyloonghiArchaic form of lungi (“cloth worn around the waist”).looniercomparative form of loony: more loonylooniesplural of loonieloonily(informal) In a loony manner; crazily.looningThe cry of a loon (the bird).loopersplural of looperloopfulAs much as a loop will containloopiercomparative form of loopy: more loopyloopingpresent participle and gerund of looploopoid(mathematics) A nonassociative generalization of a groupoidlooptop(astronomy) The top of a loop.looselyIn a loose manner.loosensthird-person singular simple present indicative of loosenloosestsuperlative form of loose: most looseloosingpresent participle and gerund of looseloosishSomewhat loose.lootboxAlternative form of loot box.lootersplural of looterlootingThe act of stealing during a crisis such as a war, riot or natural disaster, when law enforcement is ineffective or absent.lophate(biology) Having a surface morphology of ridges surrounding depressions. Applied to seeds, pollen, spores, teeth.lophiid(zoology) Any of the family Lophiidae of anglerfishes.lophine(organic chemistry) A nitrogenous organic base obtained by the oxidation of amarine, and regarded as a derivative of benzoic aldehyde.loppard(archaic, Scotland) Of milk: sour or rotten.loppers(plural only, horticulture) Pruning shears with long handles, used for lopping.loppinggerund of lop: the cutting off of branches, etc.lopseedAny of the plant family Phrymaceae.loquatsplural of loquatlorchela mushroom of the family Helvellaceae.lorddomThe authority, rule, jurisdiction, sovereignty, or domain of a lordlordfulHaving the manner or bearing of a lord; lordly; (by extension) authoritative; authoritarian; overbearing; bossylordingpresent participle and gerund of lordlordishResembling or characteristic of a lord.lordkinA little, or unimportant, lord.lordletA little or petty lord.loreleiA siren; a temptress.lorette(dated) A woman of low morals, especially associated with the Notre-Dame-de-Lorette district of Paris.lorgnon(archaic) lorgnette, opera glassloricaeplural of loricaloricasplural of loricaloriletA small Australian parrot; Coxen's fig parrot, Cyclopsitta diophthalma coxeni.lorimer(obsolete) A person who makes the bits and other metal parts of a horse's bridle, and other small metal pieces.lorinerAlternative form of lorimer.lorisesplural of lorislorisid(zoology) Any primate in the family Lorisidae; a loris or potto.lorriedOf a military unit, etc.: equipped with lorries.lorriesplural of lorrylosableThat can be lost.losangeObsolete form of lozenge.loselryLow, rascally behaviour characteristic of a losel.losengeObsolete form of lozenge.loserly(derogatory) In a manner behoving a loser.losingsMonetary losses, as from gambling; losses.lossageloss, especially systematic or continuouslossful(telecommunications, computing) Lossy; involving loss of information.lotionsplural of lotionlotionyResembling or characteristic of lotion.lotlessWithout a lot, or plot of land.lottery(figuratively) Something decided by chance.lottiid(zoology)Any gastropod in the family Lottiidae.lottingpresent participle and gerund of lotlotusesplural of lotusloudensthird-person singular simple present indicative of loudenloudestsuperlative form of loud: most loudloudishSomewhat loudloukoumAlternative spelling of locoum.lounder(UK, dialectal, chiefly Northern England, archaic) To beat; to deal a heavy blow; to whackloungedsimple past and past participle of loungeloungerOne who lounges; an idler.loungesplural of loungeloungeyAlternative form of loungy.lountzaA Cypriot dish of pork tenderloin brined and marinated in red wine, then dried and smoked.loupingAlternative form of louping ill.louriesplural of lourielouringpresent participle and gerund of lourlousiercomparative form of lousy: more lousylousilyIn a lousy manner, poorly or vilely.loutishResembling a lout (troublemaker or bumpkin).louversplural of louverlouvred(chiefly British spelling) Alternative form of louvered.louvresplural of louvrelovableInspiring or deserving love or affection; adorable or cute.lovablyIn a lovable manner.loveageObsolete form of lovage (“Levisticum officinale”).lovebud(slang) The clitoris.lovebugAn insect, the honeymoon fly (Plecia nearctica, family Biblionidae), native to Central America and the southeastern United States.loveday(now historical) A day appointed for a meeting intended to amicably resolve a dispute; also the meeting held on such a day.lovedom(rare, nonce word) The condition or realm of love.lovedst(archaic) second-person singular simple past indicative of lovelovefulFull of love; loving.lovekinA term of endearment for a lover or sweetheart.lovemap(sexology) A mental conception of one's ideal lover and sex life.lovepat(informal) Someone who travels to another country to be with a romantic partner, or to experience love.lovered(obsolete) Having a lover.loverlyCharacteristic of lovers.loveshyAlternative form of love-shy.lovetapA light punch or other rough tap, performed in a friendly or affectionate manner.lowable(obsolete) Permissible or commendable .lowballSignificantly below the actual cost or value.lowbellA bell used in fowling at night, to frighten birds, and, with a sudden light, to make them fly into a net.lowbornAlternative spelling of low-born.lowbredAlternative form of low-bred.lowbrowUnsophisticated, not intended for an audience of intelligence, education or culture.lowbushBeing, or coming from, a bush of low stature (used in names of certain fruits, such as lowbush blueberry and lowbush cranberry).lowcard(professional wrestling) The part of a wrestling show at the beginning of the card (programme or schedule). It is the least prestigious part compared to the uppercard and midcardlowcostAlternative form of low-cost.lowdowninside information, the story or truth.loweite(geology) An alkaline sulphate that is a volcanic sublimation productloweredsimple past and past participle of lowerlowererOne who lowers something.lowlandAn area which is considered particularly low or lower than surrounding areas.lowliercomparative form of lowly: more lowlylowlifeLacking morality.lowlineA slackline which is mounted close to the groundlowling(fantasy, rare) A low-ranking person; a commoner.lownessThe property of being low.lowpass(electronics) Describing a filter, circuit, or system that rejects or attenuates a frequencies above a specified value while passing those be.lowriseAlternative form of low-rise.lowroadAlternative form of low road.lowsideAlternative form of low side.lowsomeCharacterised by lowness; marked by low status, quantity, or degree; lowish; lowlylowtideThe point at which the sea level is at its lowest during any given cyclelowveldAlternative letter-case form of Lowveld.loxygenLiquid oxygen.loyallyIn a loyal manner, faithfully.loyaltyThe state of being loyal; fidelity.lozenge(shapes, heraldry) A thin rhombus, having two acute and two obtuse angles.lozengy(heraldry) Divided into or composed of rhombuses (lozenges).luakiniAn ancient Hawaiian sacred place where human and animal blood sacrifices were offered.lubbard(archaic) lubberlylubbersplural of lubberlubfishSynonym of stockfish.lubimin(organic chemistry) A particular vetispirane.lucanid(zoology) Any member of the family Lucanidae.lucarne(architecture) A dormer-window.lucencelucency; luminositylucencyThe quality of being lucent.lucenin(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric luteolin flavone glucosides found in sunflowerslucerne(now rare) Alfalfa.lucidin(organic chemistry) The genotoxic anthraquinone 1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)anthracene-9,10-dionelucidlyIn a clear and easily understood way, in a lucid manner.lucidol(organic chemistry) benzoyl peroxideluciferEllipsis of lucifer match, sulfur or phosphorus friction matches.lucificProducing light.lucigen(historical) A kind of oil lamp using compressed air.lucinid(zoology) Any bivalve mollusc of the family Lucinidae.luciveeAlternative form of lucifee.luckbox(poker, slang, derogatory) A player whose successes are the result of good luck.luckful(rare, poetic) Lucky, fortunate.luckiercomparative form of lucky: more luckyluckilyIn a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately.luckingpresent participle and gerund of lucklucoddy(Polari) The body.luctual(obsolete) Producing grief; saddening.lucumin(organic chemistry) A disaccharide derivative and glycoside, C₁₉H₂₅NO₁₀ that is found in Pouteria sapota.lucuntuIschaemum timorense A grass of tropical Asia and the West Pacific.ludditeAlternative letter-case form of Luddite.ludemicOf or relating to a ludeme.ludenic(dated) Alternative form of ludic.ludibry(archaic, formal) Derision; mockery.ludshipPronunciation spelling of lordship.lufaxin(biochemistry) A protein in the saliva of sand fliesluffingpresent participle and gerund of luffluggage(uncountable) The bags and other containers that hold a traveller's belongings.luggersplural of luggerluggingpresent participle and gerund of luglughole(British, Australia, slang) The human ear.lugmark(agriculture, historical or archaic) A mark cut into the ear of an animal to identify it; an earmark.lugsailA quadrilateral sail bent upon a yard that crosses the mast obliquely; a lug.lugsomeHeavy and awkward to move around; not easily portable.lugwormAny of several species of large marine annelid worm of the genus Arenicolaluidiid(zoology) Any member of the Luidiidae.luigino(numismatics) The local currency of the internationally unrecognised micronation of Seborga, in northeastern Italy.lullabyA cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep.lullful(of a sound, rare) Soothing; producing a calming or relaxed feelinglullingpresent participle and gerund of lulllulzersplural of lulzer.lulzfag(Internet slang) A person, especially a member of Anonymous, who causes disruption or attacks a target for amusement rather than as a principle-based protest or demonstration.lumachea type of pasta shaped like snail shellslumbago(uncountable) Backache of the lumbar region or lower back, which can be caused by muscle strain or a slipped disc.lumbangThe kukui tree.lumbersplural of timberlumbric(zoology, obsolete) An intestinal parasitic worm.lumbungA building on poles, used for the storage of rice in Indonesia.lumenalOf or pertaining to the lumen.lumenedHaving a lumen.lumican(biochemistry) The major keratin sulfate proteoglycan of the cornea.luminal(biology) of or pertaining to the lumenluminarRelating to lightluminol(organic chemistry) The compound 5-amino-2,3-dihydro-1,4-phthalazinedione, which exhibits blue chemiluminescence when mixed with an appropriate oxidizing agent.lummockAlternative form of lummox.lumpiercomparative form of lumpy: more lumpylumpilyIn a lumpy manner, with lumps.lumpishHaving an ill-defined or rough form or shape like a lump; lumplike.lumpkinA clumsy, heavy, stupid, silly or blundering person.lumpman(historical) A worker in salt production who shaped the salt into lumps as it dried.lumpsumPaid all at one time.lunasin(biochemistry) A peptide that is present in soy and some other cereal grains and may have some anticancer propertieslunatedlunate; crescent-shapedlunatesplural of lunatelunaticAn insane person.lunatin(organic chemistry) 3-methoxy-1,6,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone, an antibacterial anthraquinone derivative.lunatumThe lunate bone.luncart(mining) a lenticular mass, nodule, or balllunchedsimple past and past participle of lunchluncheeOne who is treated to lunch by another person.luncherSomeone who lunches; someone who eats lunch.lunchesplural of lunchlunchorAlternative form of luncher.lunette(architecture) A small opening in a vaulted roof of a circular or crescent shape.lungersplural of lungerlungfulAs much as the lungs will hold.lungingpresent participle and gerund of lungelungoorArchaic form of langur.lungotaObsolete form of langoti.luniestsuperlative form of luny: most lunylunkersplural of lunkerlunkishLike a lunk; stupid, foolish.lunulaeplural of lunulalunular(archaic, botany, zoology) Having a shape like that of the new moon; crescent-shaped.lunulesplural of lunulelunulet(zoology, archaic) A small crescent-shaped spot, found on some animals.lupanar(formal, archaic) A brothel.lupenyl(organic chemistry, in combination) A univalent radical derived from lupenelupinesplural of lupinelupinin(organic chemistry) A glucoside found in the seeds of several species of lupine.lupulin(botany) Small hairs obtained from the strobili of the hop plant.lupulus(herbal medicine) A common hop plant (Humulus lupulus).lurchedsimple past and past participle of lurchlurcherA type of crossbreed dog ― a cross between a sighthound and any other breed or the offspring of such crosses.lurchesplural of lurchlurdane(obsolete) A lazy, stupid person; a sluggard.luridlyIn a lurid manner, in a way that contains gauche details or is intended to shock or horrify.lurkersplural of lurkerlurkingpresent participle and gerund of lurklurkman(archaic or Australia) A conman.lurvely(UK, nonstandard) Pronunciation spelling of lovely.lushengA type of mouth organ with multiple pipes with a free reed used by the Hmong people.lushestsuperlative form of lush: most lushluskish(obsolete) lazylustfulFull of lust; driven by lust.lustiercomparative form of lusty: more lustylustilyIn a lusty manner: vigorously, loudly, enthusiastically.lustingpresent participle and gerund of lustlustralOf or pertaining to (ritual) purification.lustredHaving a lustre.lustresplural of lustrelustrum(by extension, literary) Synonym of quinquennium: Any 5-year period.lutecialutetium oxideluteinsplural of luteinluteninA phytosterol found in the passionflower.luteomaA rare tumour derived from a previous folliculoma or thecoma after luteinization, acquiring the ability to produce and to accumulate the hormone.luteoneA prenylated isoflavone found in the pods of Laburnum anagyroides.luteous(biology or literary) Yellowish.lutfiskAlternative form of lutefisk.luthern(architecture) A dormer-window.luthierA person who, or a business which, makes or repairs stringed wooden musical instruments, such as lutes, violins, and guitars.lutistsplural of lutistlutrineOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of an otter.luvarid(ichthyology) Any fish in the family Luvaridae.luverlyPronunciation spelling of lovely.luvisolA kind of soil with eluvial horizons from which clay has been leached after snowmelt or heavy rains and illuvial horizons in which clay has been deposited.luwomboA Ugandan stew of meat or mushrooms steamed in banana leaves.luxatedsimple past and past participle of luxateluxonicOf or relating to a luxon or luxons.lvaluesplural of lvaluelycaena(lepidoptery, especially taxonomy) Any butterfly of the genus Lycaena.lyceumsplural of lyceumlycheesplural of lycheelychnic(Christianity) Part of the vespers of the Greek Orthodox Church on the occasion of a vigil.lychnis(botany) Any of the genus Lychnis of flowering plants.lychwayAlternative form of lichway.lycopinA resinous extract of Lycopus virginicus, formerly used as an internal hemostatic.lycopod(botany) A club moss.lycorisAny plant of the genus Lycoris.lycosid(zoology) Any spider in the family Lycosidae; a wolf spider.lydditeAn explosive consisting of a mixture of picric acid and guncotton.lyerman(zoology, archaic) The cicada.lygaeid(zoology) Any plant bug in the family Lygaeidae.lyinglyIn a lying manner; deceptively, mendaciously.lymiterObsolete form of limiter.lymphad(heraldry) A single-masted ship propelled by oars, usually indicating a Scottish title associated with islands.lynceanlynx (attributive)lynchedsimple past and past participle of lynchlyncheeThe victim of a lynching.lyncherOne who lynches.lynchesthird-person singular simple present indicative of lynchlynchet(archaeology) A bank of earth that slowly builds up on the lower slope of a ploughed field; a feature of ancient field systems.lyocellA semisynthetic fibre (and associated fabric) made from wood pulplyoniumAny cation formed by addition of a hydron (proton) to a solvent moleculelypusid(zoology) Any moth in the family Lypusidae.lyratedAlternative form of lyrate.lyratol(organic chemistry) The monoterpenoid alcohol (2E)-2,5-dimethyl-4-vinyl-2,5-hexadien-1-ollyratylThe monoterpenoid radical derived from lyratollyremanSynonym of cicada.lyricalAppropriate for or suggestive of singing.lyricon(computing) A form of earcon or musicon that incorporates musically intoned speech.lyristsplural of lyristlysatedConverted to a lysate (by lysis)lysatesplural of lysatelysenin(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins, from the coelomic fluid of the earthworm Eisenia foetida, that induce erythrocyte lysis.lysised(Chinese English) Subjected to lysislysogen(biology) A phage that can exist as a prophage within its host organism.lytarge(obsolete, inorganic chemistry) lithargelyxitol(biochemistry) A deoxy alditol derived from lyxose
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