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laachite(mineralogy) A brown monoclinic mineral containing calcium, iron, manganese, niobium, oxygen, titanium and zirconiumlabdanumA sticky brown resin obtained from species of rockrose, used mainly in perfume.labelersplural of labelerlabeleseThe type of language used on labels.labelingA set of labels applied to the various objects in a system, to packaged goods, and so on; the act or process of applying them.labellarRelating to labellalabelledHaving a label, tagged.labellerAlternative spelling of labeler.labellumThe lower central petal of a flower (especially an orchid), usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.labenineAny parasitic wasp of the subfamily Labeninaelabially(linguistics, dentistry) In a labial manner; by means of the lips.labiatedAlternative spelling of labiate.labiatesplural of labiatelabiliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of labilize.lability(uncountable) The state of being labile.labilize(chemistry, ambitransitive) To make or become labile (i.e. unstable).laborant(obsolete) A chemist.laborersplural of laborerlaboress(dated) A female laborer.laboring(US) present participle and gerund of laborlaborismAlternative form of labourism.laboristA physician who aids labor and delivery but does not provide prenatal care.laborite(politics) a supporter of a labor movementlaborousObsolete form of laborious.labotomyMisspelling of lobotomy.labouralOf or pertaining to labour.labouredsimple past and past participle of labourlabourerBritish standard spelling of laborer.labradorA Labrador retriever.labruscaThe fox grape (Vitis labrusca).laburnumAny tree of the genus Laburnum.laceableAble to be fastened with laces.laceback(dentistry) A kind of ligature for the canine teeth, shaped like a figure eight.lacebarkAny of various New Zealand plants in the genus Hoheria.lacebugsplural of lacebuglaceleafHaving lacy leaves.laceless(of shoes, basketballs, etc.) Without laces.lacelikeResembling lace.lacerate(transitive) To tear, rip or wound.lacertidAny lizard of the family Lacertidae.lacertus(anatomy) A bundle or fascicle of muscular fibres.lacewearClothing made of lace.lacewingAny of a number of gauzy-winged insects of certain families within the order Neuroptera.lacewood(uncountable) Any of several types of wood with a coarse texture, but especially that from several varieties of sycamore.laceworkA piece or example of lace.lachnineAny aphid of the subfamily LachninaelacinatoSynonym of cavolo nero (“a variety of kale”).lacinessThe quality of being lacy.laciniaeplural of lacinialacinialRelating to laciniaelaciniarOf or relating to a lacinia.lacinula(botany, zoology) A small lacinia.lackaday(dated) An expression of regret or grief.lackeyedsimple past and past participle of lackeylackland(dated) A person who does not own land.lacklesshapless; unfortunatelacolithAlternative form of laccolith.laconicaplural of laconicumlaconism(uncountable, rhetoric) Extreme brevity in expression.laconistSomebody who admires Sparta.laconize(intransitive) To imitate the manner of the Laconians, especially in brief, pithy speech, or in frugality and austerity.lacquersplural of lacquerlacrimal(anatomy) Of or relating to tears or the tear-secreting organs.lacritinA glycoprotein found in tears and saliva.lacrosse(sports) A sport played on a field between two opposing teams using sticks (crosses) and a ball, whereby one team defeats the other by scoring more goals within the allotted time.lacrymalAlternative spelling of lacrimal.lactatedsimple past and past participle of lactatelactatesplural of lactatelactatorOne who lactates.lactealsplural of lacteallacteninA nitrogenous substance present in milk, with antimicrobial properties.lacteousMilky; resembling milk.lacticinA particular bacteriocin produced by the bacterium Lactococcus lactis.lacticolA polyhydric alcohol (polyol) derived from lactose, used as a sweetenerlactificProducing or yielding milk.lactitol(organic chemistry) A sugar alcohol, 4-O-α-D-galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol, derived from lactulose; it is used as an artificial sweetener (E966).lactocinAny of a class of bacteriocins produced by Lactobacillus bacteria.lactofenA selective herbicide derived from acifluorfenlactogen(biochemistry) A polypeptide placental hormone, part of the somatotropin family, with structure and function similar to those of growth hormone. It modifies the metabolic state of the mother during pregnancy to facilitate the energy supply of the fetus.lactomer(surgery) A copolymer of glycolide and lactide used as a suturelactonesplural of lactonelactonic(organic chemistry) Of, relating to, or derived from, lactone.lactosislactic acidosislactosyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from the hemiacetal form of lactoselactucin(organic chemistry) One of the essential ingredients of lactucarium, having analgesic and sedative properties.lactucon(organic chemistry, obsolete) Synonym of lactucerin.lactylicOf or pertaining to lactic acid alcohol derivatives.lacunary(chiefly mathematics) Of, pertaining to, or having characteristics of a lacuna.lacunateHaving lacunae or gapslacunoseFull of gaps or lacunae.lacunousAlternative form of lacunose.lacunuleA small lacuna.laddered(of tights, stockings, etc) Having a ladder in them.laddetteAlternative form of ladette.ladifiedsimple past and past participle of ladifyladihoodAlternative spelling of ladyhood.ladinessThe quality of being a lady.ladleful(cooking) A sufficient quantity to fill a ladle.ladlemanA man employed in a metalworks to ladle the molten metal.ladybirdAny of the Coccinellidae family of beetles, typically having a round shape and red or yellow spotted elytra.ladybits(euphemistic, slang) Synonym of ladyparts.ladybugsplural of ladybugladyfernAlternative form of lady fern.ladyfiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of ladyfyladyfishA coastal dwelling fish (Elops saurus), found throughout the tropical and sub-tropical regions.ladyfolk(now chiefly dialectal and humorous) Women.ladyhoodthe quality or state of being a lady or ladylike.ladykindLadies collectively; womankind.ladylessWithout a lady.ladylikeOf or related to the appearance or behaviour of a well-mannered woman.ladylingA young, petite, or unimportant lady.ladylove(poetic) A woman who is loved by someone; a female object of desire.ladynessAlternative spelling of ladiness.ladypalm(rare) Alternative form of lady palm.ladyporn(informal) Erotic literature written by and/or intended to appeal to women.ladyshipTerm of respect for a woman of the peerage without using her title.ladywearAlternative form of ladieswear.laelapid(zoology) Any member of the family Laelapidae of mites.laendlerAlternative spelling of ländler.laesuralOf or relating to the laesura.laetrileA drug, derived from the amygdalin of apricot kernels, once thought capable of destroying cancer cells by the release of cyanide but later banned in the United States by the FDA.laevulinAlternative form of levulin.lagerine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Lagerstroemia indica.lageringThe stage in the manufacture of a lager beer when it is stored at a low temperature for maturing and clarificationlageritaA cocktail made from lager beer and tequila.laggardsplural of laggardlagnappeAlternative spelling of lagniappe.lagonite(mineralogy) An earthy, hydrous iron borate, H¹⁴Fe⁴Bo¹²O³¹ + 2[Fe²]ᵛⁱBo⁶O¹² + 7AqlagoonalOf or pertaining to a lagoon, especially one behind a coral reeflagriine(zoology) Belonging to the Lagriinae.laguniteAlternative spelling of lagonite.lahmacunA dish of Arab origin consisting of a round, thin piece of dough topped with minced meat (most commonly beef and lamb).lahmajouAlternative form of lahmacun.lahmajunAlternative spelling of lahmajoun.lahorine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Fumaria parviflora.laicallyAs a layman; in a laic waylaicizedsimple past and past participle of laicizelaicizerOne who laicizes.laicizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of laicizelaidbackAlternative form of laid-back.lairagesplural of lairagelairdessA female laird.lairiestsuperlative form of lairy: most lairylairiser(Australia, slang, colloquial) A vulgar and flashy person.lairless(rare) Without a lair.lairlikeResembling or characteristic of a lair.laitance(construction) A weak, milky layer of cement and aggregate fines on a concrete surface that is usually caused by an overwet mixture, overworking the mixture, improper or excessive finishing or combination thereof. Also, could be caused when a slurry mix is used on a deep foundation, where the slurry mix is not completely removed before placing concrete on top.lakawoodA reddish aromatic heartwood obtained from various plants and used as incense in China, India and South East Asia. It was also historically used as a dye and in medicine.lakebedsplural of lakebedlakefillLand reclaimed from a lake by filling it.lakeheadThe part of a lake most distant from its outlet.lakelandTerrain with many lakes.lakelessWithout a lake or lakes.lakelikeResembling or characteristic of a lake.lakeloreThe knowledge of local conditions on a lake; the traditions and customs of life on a lake; the history of life on a lake.lakenessThe state or quality of being a lake.lakeportA port located on a lake.lakering(obsolete) Playing; sport; jesting.lakesideThe ground near the edge of a lake; the land adjacent to a lake.lakeviewAffording a view over a lake.lakewardLocated, facing or moving toward a lake.lakeweedThe water pepper, an aquatic plant of the family Polygonaceae.lakewideThroughout a lake.lakhauriAlternative form of lakhori.lalalandAlternative spelling of La-La Land.lallygagHorseplay, fooling around.lamahoodThe state of being a lama.lamaistsplural of lamaistlamajoonAlternative spelling of lahmajoun.lamajounAlternative spelling of lahmajoun.lamanismAlternative form of lamaism.lamantin(archaic) Synonym of manatee.lamasaryAlternative form of lamasery.lamasery(Buddhism) A monastery for lamas.lambadarAlternative form of lumberdar.lambadasplural of lambadalambasteTo scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.lambaststhird-person singular simple present indicative of lambastlambchopA chop or rib of lamb.lambdoidShaped like the Greek letter lambda:lambencyThe property of being lambent, brightness.lambfoldAn enclosure for keeping lambs.lambhoodThe state or period of being a lamb.lambkillAny of species Kalmia angustifolia of toxic plants with small, deep pink flowers.lambkinsplural of lambkinlamblessWithout a lamb.lamblikeLike a lamb; gentle; inoffensive.lamblingA young or little lamb.lambskinThe skin of a very young sheep, especially prepared with the fleece still attached. A very fine form of leather.lameduckAlternative form of lame duck.lamehead(uncommon, slang) A lamer; someone who is lame.lamellaeplural of lamellalamellarOf or pertaining to a lamella, plate-like, flat and thin.lamenessAn impediment to walking due to the feet or legs.lamentedsimple past and past participle of lamentlamenterOne who laments.lamentinAlternative form of lamantin.lamesterA person or animal that is lame (unable to walk properly or moving with pain); one who limps.laminaryAlternative form of laminar.laminate(transitive) To assemble from thin sheets glued together to make a thicker sheet.lamininsplural of lamininlaminite(geology) Any sedimentary rock composed of very fine layers.laminoseSynonym of laminate.lamister(slang) A person who is on the run from law enforcement.lammiger(UK, dialect, obsolete) A lame person; a cripple.lampante(of olive oil) Extracted by mechanical methods; suitable for lighting, but not suitable for human consumption without further refininglampasseA colored cloth stripe sewn along the outer seam of uniform trouserslampfishAny of several deep-water fishes that glow due to bioluminescence.lampholeA vertical shaft down which a lamp may be lowered to inspect a sewerlampionsplural of lampionlamplessWithout a lamp or lamps; unlit.lamplikeResembling or characteristic of a lamp.lamponid(zoology) Any spider in the family Lamponidae.lampoonsplural of lampoonlamppostThe pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.lampreysplural of lampreylamproomAlternative form of lamp room.lampwareLamps collectively.lampwick(countable) A wick of a lamp, usually an oil lamp.lampwork(glassblowing) A method for working with blown glass that does not require a furnace.lampyrid(zoology) Any member of the family Lampyridae; a firefly or lightning buglancaran(music) In gamelan music, a cycle of 16 beats in the sequence TWTN TPTN TPTN TPTG, where T indicates the strike of the ketuk, P the kempul, N the kenong, G the simultaneous gong and kenong, and W the wela, the pause where the kempul is omitted.lancegay(obsolete) A type of spear, javelin or lance.lanceletany of a group of primitive marine animals, having a notochord instead of a backbonelancemanA soldier armed with a lance.lancepodAny of the plant genus Lonchocarpus, whose fruit resembles an ornate lance tip or a few beads on a string.lancetedsimple past and past participle of lancetlanchangAlternative form of lancang.lancharaAlternative form of lancaran (“ship”).lanchingpresent participle and gerund of lanchlancininA particular steroid glycoside.landableCapable of being landed.landbankA bank which issues notes based on the security of landed property.landbaseThe collective geographical territory of a people or culture.landbirdAny bird that lives mostly on or over land (though may migrate over water)landbook(historical) A book containing details of lands and their ownership.landcareA community scheme for taking care of agricultural land, preventing soil degradation, etc.landchad(Internet slang, Reddit slang, humorous) A landlord, especially one with the characteristics of a "Chad".landdrosAlternative form of landdrost.landfallAn arrival at the shore by a ship, or sighting of the shore from a ship.landfastConnected or anchored to the land.landfill(transitive) To dispose of (garbage) by burying it at a landfill site.landfishA fish that dwells on land.landfolk(literary, uncommon) The inhabitants of a region, especially if native.landformAny geological feature, such as a mountain or valley.landfowlAny of the heavy-bodied ground-feeding birds in the order Galliformes, which includes chickens, turkeys, peafowl, pheasants, grouse, quail, and other related species.landfyrd(Anglo-Saxon, historical) A ground force; ground expedition; militia; army.landgirlAlternative spelling of land girl.landgrafAlternative form of landgrave.landholdA landholding, a piece of land that is held (owned).landingsplural of landinglandladyA female landlord.landlessNot owning land.landlikeResembling or characteristic of land.landlineA fixed telephone communications cable; originally, one run over land, as opposed to a submarine cable.landlock(transitive) To enclose or nearly enclose (a harbour, vessel, etc.) with land.landlordA person that leases real property; a lessor.landmarkA recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation.landmass(geography) A large, continuous area of land surrounded by sea or contiguous with another landmass.landmine(transitive) To sow (an area) with land mines.landrace(often attributive) Any local variety of a domesticated animal or plant species that has adapted over time to its ecological and cultural environment (including, in some cases, its work).landrailThe corncrake, Crex crex.landrush(figuratively) Any scramble for limited resources.landshipAn armored combat vehicle; a tank.landsick(rare) Feeling nausea or dizziness on land, akin to seasickness except on landlandsideInland; away from the sea.landsiteA plot of land that may be used for construction.landskapA province in various Scandinavian countries.landskipObsolete form of landscape.landslipThe sliding of a mass of land down a cliff or slope; a landslide.landsmanA person who does not go to sea, who lacks the skills of a sailor or who is uncomfortable on ships or boats.landsmen(irregular) plural of landsmanlandsurfTo take part in landsurfinglandvogt(historical) A reeve in the Holy Roman Empire with responsibility for a particular territory.landwardLocated, facing or moving in the direction of the land, as opposed to the sea.landwindAlternative form of land wind.lanelessWithout lanes.langaraiThe tree Bruguiera parviflora.langaugeMisspelling of language.langered(slang, Ireland) extremely drunklangerin(biochemistry) An antigen produced by Langerhans cellslanglauf(uncountable) Cross-country skiing.langleysplural of langleylangootyAlternative form of langoti.langrageScraps of metal used to fire at an enemy in naval warfare.langspelAlternative form of langspiel (“traditional Icelandic drone zither”).langsuirIn Malaysian folklore: a vampire which is the revenant of a woman who died while pregnant or during childbirth, and which seeks the blood of newborn children.langsyne(poetic) Yesteryear, in the old days, some time ago.language(uncountable) The ability to communicate using words.languish(intransitive) To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness.languist(non-native speakers' English) Misconstruction of linguist.languoid(linguistics) Synonym of lect: a language, variety of a language, or group of languages.languorsplural of languorlanguourAlternative spelling of languor.languttyObsolete form of langoti.laniardsplural of laniardlanifice(obsolete) Anything made of wool, or woolworking.lankiestsuperlative form of lanky: most lankylanknessThe property of being lank, slender or thin.lanksomeCharacterised or marked by lanknesslanneretA male lanner, smaller than the female.lanolineAlternative spelling of lanolin.lanosity(botany, zoology, rare) The quality of being lanose, or woolly.lantanasplural of lantanalantanum(chemistry) Obsolete form of lanthanum.lanternsplural of lanternlanthana(inorganic chemistry) lanthanum oxide (La₂O₃)lanthornArchaic form of lantern.lantskipObsolete form of landscape.lantzmanA fellow Jew who grew up in the same Eastern European shtetl as the speaker.lanyappeAlternative spelling of lagniappe.lanyardsplural of lanyardlanzonesplural of lanzonlapachol(organic chemistry) Any of a group of natural phenolic compounds isolated from the bark of the lapacho tree.lapactic(archaic) purgative; laxativelapalapaA three-sided Samoan warclub.lapboardA board held on the lap as a simple lap desk.lapdanceAlternative spelling of lap dance.lapelledHaving lapels.lapicideA stonecutter.lapidaryA person who cuts and polishes, engraves, or deals in gems and precious stones.lapidate(transitive, law) To throw stones or other objects at, as punishment, sometimes until death.lapidify(intransitive) To become stone or stony.lapidist(obsolete, rare) A lapidary (“person who cuts and polishes, engraves, or deals in gems and precious stones; expert in gems and precious stones”).lapidity(philosophy) The quality of being a stone.lapieite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-disphenoidal steel gray mineral containing antimony, copper, nickel, and sulfur.lapillarRelating to the lapilluslapillusA fragment of lava ejected from a volcano.lapiniseAlternative form of lapinize.lapinizeTo attenuate a virus, such that it can be used to make a vaccine, by passage through rabbits.laponiteA synthetic smectic clay that forms a clear, thixotropic gel when dispersed in waterlappetedsimple past and past participle of lappetlapphundA type of spitz, traditionally used to herd reindeerlappingsplural of lappinglappmark(historical) Any of a number of territories in the northern part of the old Kingdom of Sweden inhabited by the Sami people, loosely governed by the crown or by birkarls.lapsableAlternative form of lapsible.lapsible(rare) Liable to lapse.lapsidedArchaic form of lopsided.lapsiineAny spider of the genus LapsiaslapskausA Norwegian stew of diced meat and vegetables, similar to scouse.lapstone(archaic or historical) A stone placed on a shoemaker's lap, used to beat leather.lapunyahAny of three species of Australian eucalypts, Eucalyptus ochrophloia, Eucalyptus thozetiana and Eucalyptus argophloia.lapwingsplural of lapwinglarboard(archaic, nautical) The left side of a ship, looking from the stern forward to the bow; port side.larcenerOne who commits larceny, a thief.larcenic(rare) larcenous; thievishlardarse(UK) Alternative form of lardass.lardball(derogatory, informal) An overweight person.lardbutt(vulgar, slang, derogatory) An overweight person.lardererSomeone in charge of a larder.lardhead(colloquial, derogatory) An unintelligent person.lardiestsuperlative form of lardy: most lardylardiner(now historical) An officer originally charged with overseeing a larder, but who later became a sinecurist.lardlikeResembling lard.lardoonsplural of lardoonlargando(music) (To be played) gradually slower and broader.largeishQuite large, reasonably large.largesseThe trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time; generosity, liberality.lariatinAny of a group of antimycobacterial lasso peptides produced by Rhodococcuslaridine(obsolete) larinelarkheelAlternative form of lark's-heel (“monks cress”).larkiestsuperlative form of larky: most larkylarklikeResembling or characteristic of a lark (the bird).larksomeCharacterised or marked by larks (i.e. pranks); playful.larkspurA delphinium: any plant of the genus Delphinium, especially Delphinium ajacis and other plants of the subgenus Delphinium subg. Consolidalarosite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic black mineral containing bismuth, copper, lead, silver, and sulfur.larrigan(historical) A kind of leather boot.larrikin(by extension, Australia, slang) A high-spirited person who playfully rebels against authority and conventional norms; a maverick or scamp.larrupedsimple past and past participle of larruplarruperOne who larrups.larrykinAlternative spelling of larrikin.larrymanObsolete spelling of lorryman.larvallyAs, or in terms of, larvae.larvatedMasked; concealed.laryngalAlternative form of laryngeal.larynges(technical) plural of larynxlaryngicSynonym of laryngeal (“relating to the larynx”).lasagnasplural of lasagnalasagnes(uncommon) plural of lasagne, when this word is used as a singular (the name of a dish), rather than as the plural of lasagnalascious(obsolete) loose or lustfullasercom(astronomy) Communications by means of laser light.lasergunAlternative spelling of laser gun.laseristA laser light show artistlaseriumAn indoor laser light show.laserjetA laser printer.lasertagAlternative form of laser tag.lashingsplural of lashing.lashkarsplural of lashkarlashlessWithout a lash.lashlikeResembling or characteristic of the lash of a whip.lashline(cosmetics) The line of the eyelash.lashtailAny of various agamid lizards having long, thin tails.lashwise(nonce word) In the manner of a whiplash.laspring(UK, dialect, obsolete) A smolt, or young salmon.lasslorn(obsolete) Forsaken by one's lass or mistress.lassoingpresent participle and gerund of lassolassoist(rare) One who uses a lasso.lastable(nonstandard) Capable of lasting or enduring.lastbornThe youngest child of a family.lastlingSomeone or something that is last.lastnessThe quality of being or coming last; finality.lastrileA kind of elastic fiber made from a co-polymer composed of a diene and of not more than 50 per cent but not less than 10 per cent by mass of acrylonitrile units.latchingpresent participle and gerund of latchlatchkeyA key, especially to an outside door.latchman(rail transport, historical) A person employed to run in front of a locomotive and open the latch to turn it into a siding for trams to pass.latchpan(obsolete) Synonym of dripping pan.lateened(nautical) Having lateen sails.lateenerA ship with a lateen rig.latenessThe state of being late.latentlyIn a latent mannerlateover(neologism) Synonym of sleepunder.lateralsplural of laterallateriseAlternative form of laterize.lateriteA red hard or gravel-like soil or subsoil formed in the tropics that has been leached of soluble minerals leaving insoluble iron and aluminium oxides and hydroxides; used to make bricks and roads.laterizeTo convert to laterite.lateropeA depression on an abdominal tergum of a Hymenopteralateshit(4chan /lgbt/ slang, sometimes derogatory) Synonym of oldshit (“a transgender person who began transitioning at a relatively late age”).latesome(chiefly UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland, Ireland) Marked by lateness; characteristically latelatewakeAlternative form of late-wake.lateward(obsolete) rather latelatewoodwood formed in a tree relatively late in the seasonlatfield(physics) lattice fieldlathemanA person who operates a lathe.latheredsimple past and past participle of latherlathererA person employed to fasten laths to parts of buildings.latherin(biochemistry) A surfactant protein, found in the sweat of equines, which allows sweat to penetrate the waterproof coat and there evaporate and cool the animal.lathiestsuperlative form of lathy: most lathylathiyal(India) A hired ruffian armed with a club or lathi.lathlessWithout laths.lathlikeResembling or characteristic of a lath.lathworkA covering of laths (strips)latibulaplural of latibulumlatinateNonstandard spelling of Latinate.latinize(now nonstandard) Alternative letter-case form of Latinize.latitant(archaic) Lying hidden; concealed; latent.latitude(geography) An imaginary line (in the form of a circumference) around a planet running parallel to the planet's equator.lativelyIn a lative way.latosolsplural of latosollatrated(architecture, obsolete, rare) Filled in with open lattice-work (?).latrinalOf or related to a latrine; being or relating to a place for urination or defecation.latrinesplural of latrinelatrorse(botany) Said of anthers dehiscing laterally, neither toward nor away from the center of the flower.latschenSynonym of krummholz (“dense low matted bushes at the tree-line”).latterlyIn a latter mannerlatticedProvided with latticework; having a pattern of fretwork.latticesplural of latticelaudableWorthy of being lauded.laudablyIn a laudable manner.laudanumAny of several tinctures of opium, once widely used for various medical purposes and as a recreational drug.laughersplural of laugherlaughfulFull of laughter; merry.laughingverbal noun of laugh: the action of the verb to laugh.laughterThe sound of laughing, produced by air so expelled; any similar sound.laughtreObsolete spelling of laughter.launchedsimple past and past participle of launchlauncherOne who or that which launches. A device that throws something or the person who initiates a launch.launchesplural of launchlaundersplural of launderlaureate(sometimes postpositive) Crowned, or decked, with laurel.laureled(US) simple past and past participle of laurellaurence(obsolete) Synonym of lowrie.laurinol(chemistry) Ordinary camphor.lavaboesplural of lavabolavafallA cascade of lava down a slope or cliff.lavaflowAlternative spelling of lava flow.lavaformResembling lava; in the form of lava.lavagatewashing (material removed using water)lavalavaAn everyday item of clothing traditionally worn by Polynesians and other Oceanic peoples, consisting of a single rectangular cloth worn as a skirt, secured around the waist by an overhand knotting of the upper corners.lavalier(jewelry) An item of jewellery consisting of a pendant, sometimes with one stone, suspended from a necklace.lavalikeResembling lava in one or more characteristics, such as heat or viscositylavandinA commercially important type of lavender, Lavandula × intermedia, which is a hybrid between English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and spike lavender, (Lavandula latifolia), combining the sweeter fragrance of the former with the stronger, faster growth of the latter.lavashakPersian fruit leather.lavatera(botany) Any of the genus Lavatera (syn. of Malva) of malvaceous flowering plants.lavation(obsolete) washing or cleansing.lavatoryA vessel or fixture for washing, particularly:lavature(obsolete) A wash (act of washing, or lotion for washing).lavement(archaic) A washing, a bathing.lavenderAny of a group of European plants, genus, Lavandula, of the mint family.laveniteAlternative form of låvenite.laverock(Scotland and Northern England or archaic) lark (bird).lavishedsimple past and past participle of lavishlavisherOne who lavishes.lavishesthird-person singular simple present indicative of lavishlavishlyIn a lavish manner, expending profusely.lawbooksplural of lawbooklawclerkAlternative form of law clerk.lawcourtAlternative form of law court.lawcraftThe art or skill of a lawyer; knowledge of the law.lawfullyConforming to the law; legally.lawgiverOne who provides laws to a society.lawmakerOne who makes or enacts laws.lawncareThe care and treatment of grass on a lawn.lawnlessWithout a lawn.lawnlikeResembling or characteristic of a lawn.lawnweedAny weed present in a lawn, but especially Soliva sessilislawscapeA notional landscape of law; legal systems understood in spatial terms.lawspeak(informal) Synonym of legalese.lawsuitsplural of lawsuitlawyerlyCharacteristic of, or suitable to, a lawyer.laxationThe act of loosening or slackening, or the state of being loosened or slackened.laxativeHaving the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.laxeningpresent participle and gerund of laxenlaxitiesplural of laxitylaxosideA particular steroid glycoside.layabout(slang, informal) A lazy person.layclerk(UK) Alternative form of lay clerk.layerageThe botanical technique of layering, or laying the shoot of a plant underground for growth.layeringA structure made up of layers.layerize(ambitransitive) To split or separate into layers.layettesplural of layettelayfolks(uncommon) laypeoplelayoversplural of layoverlayshaftA subsidiary transmission shaft.laystall(now historical) A place where rubbish, dung, etc., are laid or deposited.laywomanA woman who is a layperson, one who has not taken a religious oath (such as becoming a nun).laywomenplural of laywomanlazaretsplural of lazaretlazaroid(organic chemistry) Any of a group of aminosteroids that inhibit lipid peroxidationlazaroneAlternative form of lazzarone.lazaroniplural of lazaronelazinessThe quality of being lazylazulite(mineralogy) A semi-precious gemstone that is a basic phosphate of magnesium, iron and aluminiumlazurite(mineralogy) A mineral of metamorphosed limestones. Lazurite forms the gemstone lapis lazuli, and crushed lazurite provided the ultramarine color in artists' paint of the Old Masters. Sodalite and lazurite form the sodalite group of silicate minerals. Chemical composition: Sodium aluminum silicate with sulphur, Na₄₋₅Al₃Si₃O₁₂S.lazyback(colloquial, dated) A support for the back, attached to the seat of a vehicle.lazybutt(Canada, US, colloquial) A lazy person.lazyitis(humorous) Laziness.lazyload(computing, transitive) To load (data) only at the point where it is needed.leachantA liquid used in leaching.leachate(soil science) The liquid produced when water percolates through a permeable material.leachingpresent participle and gerund of leachleachourObsolete form of lecher.leachtubA tub used as a container for a substance being leached.leadableCapable of being led.leadenlyIn a leaden manner.leaderlyBefitting a leader.leadfootOne who drives quickly or without subtlety, one who often engages in and/or is fond of slamming and flooring the accelerator often.leadfreeAlternative spelling of lead-free.leadhand(Canada) A supervising worker.leadlessWithout lead (the metal).leadlikeResembling or characteristic of the metal lead.leadlineA leash or strap for leading an animal.leadpipe(music) The pipe or tube of a brass instrument into which the mouthpiece is placed.leadsman(nautical) A sailor who takes soundings with a lead, measuring the depth of water.leadsmenplural of leadsmanleadtreeAny of the genus Leucaena of flowering plants, native to the Americas.leadwoodA southern African tree with exceptionally hard and dense wood, Combretum imberbeleadworkfittings made from lead (the metal)leadwortPlants in family Plumbaginaceaeleadzyme(biochemistry) A small ribozyme that catalyzes the cleavage of a specific phosphodiester bond.leafbase(botany) The base of a leaf, where it joins the stem.leafbirdAny of the genus Chloropsis of small passerine birds, native to India and southeast Asia.leafbudsplural of leafbudleaffall(of a plant) The act or process of dropping leaves.leaffishA small South American freshwater fish of the family Polycentridae.leafiestsuperlative form of leafy: most leafyleaflessOf plants or trees, without leaves.leafletsplural of leafletleaflikeHaving the form or other qualities of a leaf.leaflingA small, tiny, miniature, or immature leaf; a leaflet.leafloveAny of several songbirds of certain genera in family Pycnonotidae, the bulbul family.leafmeal(poetic or obsolete) One leaf at a time; leaf by leaf.leafmineAlternative form of leaf miner.leafmoldAlternative form of leaf mold.leafpileA pile of leaves.leafrollA viral condition of certain plants, such as potato plants and grapevines, in which new leaves curl and become discoloured.leafsomeFull of leaves, bearing leavesleafspotA round blemish on the leaf of a plant, usually caused by parasitic fungi or bacteria.leaftierAlternative form of leaf tier.leafwing(entomology) Any butterfly of the subfamily Charaxinae.leafwise(mathematics, computing theory) In terms of the leaves of a tree or similar data structure.leafworkAny design or structure resembling leaves or the pattern of leaves; foliageleafwormAny caterpillar that eats the leaves of plants.leaguersplural of leaguerleaguistA member or supporter of a league.leakableAble to leak or to be leaked.leakagesplural of leakageleakanceA measure of leakage, typically as a result if imperfect insulationleakeite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic dark red mineral containing hydrogen, iron, lithium, magnesium, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.leakiestsuperlative form of leaky: most leakyleaklessWithout leaks.lealness(now rare) The quality of being leal; loyalty.leanbackA seat back formed by a frame made of flexible twigs and covered by a hide or blanket.leaningsplural of leaningleannessThe property of being lean, without excess or fat.leansomeCharacterised or marked by leanness; thinleapableThat can be crossed by leapingleapfrog(transitive) To jump over some obstacle, as in the game of leapfrog.leaprosyObsolete form of leprosy.leaprousObsolete form of leprous.leapyearAlternative form of leap year.leariestsuperlative form of leary: most learylearnersplural of learnerlearnify(education, derogatory) To shift discourses around and understandings of education to focus entirely or almost entirely on learning.learning(uncountable) An act in which something is learned.learnyngObsolete spelling of learning.leasableAble to be leased.leasingsplural of leasingleastest(nonstandard) least.leathern(dated) Made of leather.leathersplural of leatherleatheryHaving the consistency, feel, or texture of leather.leavableCapable of being left, or departed from.leaveismThe practice of employees taking work away to complete outside of paid hours, e.g. at home or on holiday.leaveletRare form of leaflet.leavenedPrepared using leavening.leavenerAny agent that promotes leavening.leavingsA worthless and incidental residuum, such as scraps from a meal, or shavings or sawdust from wood.leazingsEars of corn picked up from the fields after the harvest.lebectin(organic chemistry) A lectin in the venom of the viper Macrovipera lebetina.lechayim(Judaism) "To life": a Jewish drinking toast.lecheredsimple past and past participle of lecherlechfest(informal, derogatory) Something prurient or characterized/frequented by lechers.lecithalHaving or relating to a yolk.lecithin(organic chemistry) The principal phospholipid in animals; it is particularly abundant in egg yolks, and is extracted commercially from soy. It is a major constituent of cell membranes, and is commonly used as a food additive (as an emulsifier).lecternsplural of lecternlecticalOf or relating to speech, words, or learning.lecticanAny of a family of proteoglycans that are components of the extracellular matrix.lectinicRelating to or composed of lectins.lectionsplural of lectionlectress(dated) A female lector.lecturedsimple past and past participle of lecturelectureeOne who listens to a lecture.lecturerA person who gives lectures, especially as a profession.lecturesplural of lecturelecythusAlternative form of lekythos.ledgebag(Ireland, slang) Synonym of lege (“a legend; a person held in high regard”).ledgiestsuperlative form of ledgy: most ledgyledgment(architecture) A stringcourse or horizontal suit of mouldings, such as the base mouldings of a building.ledikeniA fried sweetmeat of West Bengal, made from chhena and flour and filled with sugar syrup.leeangleA heavy club, with a sharp point at right-angles at its end, once used by Australian Aboriginesleeboard(nautical, countable) A board, or frame of planks, lowered over the side of a sailboat to lessen its leeway.leechdom(archaic) A medicine; remedy.leechingpresent participle and gerund of leechleeftail(UK dialectal, obsolete) High in demand; quickly sold.leeklikeResembling or characteristic of a leek.leerfishThe marine fish Lichia amia.leeriestsuperlative form of leery: most leeryleerness(now rare or obsolete) The quality of being leer; lack; emptiness; dullness.leetness(Internet slang) The quality of being leet or elite: excellence, superiority, or skill.leewardsSynonym of leeward.leftbackAlternative form of left back.lefthandAlternative form of left-hand.leftistsplural of leftistleftmostsuperlative form of left: most left; furthest to the left.leftneck(rare, slang, US, politics) A redneck who is on the political left.leftnessThe property of being on, or moving toward, the left.leftoverRemaining; left behind; extra; odd; in reserve.leftwardTo or from the left.leftwingAlternative spelling of left wing.leftwise(rare) By a leftward path; leftwards, leftwardly; anticlockwise, counterclockwise.legaciesplural of legacylegalese(informal, derogatory) Technical jargon common in the legal profession; the argot of lawyers.legaliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of legalize.legalism(countable) A legal axiom, term or rule.legalistOf or related to legalism, in its various senses.legalizeTo make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it.legalman(military) An enlisted sailor who serves as a paralegal.legateesplural of legateelegatineBelonging to a legate.legationThe purpose for which a legate is sent; a legate's mission or commission. Now rare (cf. OED)legatura(music) A tie or brace; a syncopation.legature(obsolete) legateshiplegbeard(Internet slang, derogatory) An unkempt, unattractive woman.legbonesplural of legbonelegbreakAlternative form of leg break.legementObsolete form of ledgment.legendryLegends in general; mythology.legerityNimbleness or quickness of mind or body.leggieroAlternative form of leggero.leggiestsuperlative form of leggy: most leggylegginedDated form of legginged.leggingsplural of leggingleghornsplural of leghornlegicideThe overturning or destruction of a law, or (Judaism) of the law as set out in the Torah.legilium(rare) A folding lectern.legionryA body of legions; legions collectively.legisign(Peircean semiotics) A sign that consists in a general idea, norm, or law.legitime(civil law jurisdictions) A portion of a person's estate of which he cannot disinherit that person's children without a legal cause.legplatePlate armour worn on one's legs.legpullsplural of legpulllegumain(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of proteins and small-molecule substrates at -Asn-Xaa- bonds.legumensplural of legumenleguminaplural of legumenlegumineArchaic form of legumin.leimtype(historical) A collotype process in which the printing surface is a sheet of gelatin fixed upon a zinc plate.leistersplural of leisterleisuredHaving leisure time, especially as a result of not having to work for a living.leiteite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, oxygen, and zinc.lekgotla(South Africa) A consultative process between groups pursuing a common goal.lekythosA pottery flask with a narrow neck, used in Ancient Greece for storing oil.lekythusAlternative form of lekythos.lemmaticRelating to a lemma.lemmingsplural of lemminglemnisciplural of lemniscuslemologyAlternative form of loimology.lemonade(UK, Australia, New Zealand) A clear, usually carbonated, beverage made from lemon or artificial lemon flavouring, water, and sugar.lemonadyAlternative form of lemonadey.lemonaryA sheltered room in which lemon plants are housed (in pots) during cold weather.lemonene(organic chemistry) Synonym of biphenyl.lemoniid(zoology) Any moth in the family Lemoniidae, now considered to be part of the Brahmaeidae.lemonimeA citrus hybrid of lemon and lime.lemonize(transitive) To add or apply lemon to.lempirasplural of lempiralemuroidOf or relating to the primate superfamily Lemuroidea (lemurs)lendableThat can be lent.lendingsplural of lendinglengthed(in combination) Of the specified length.lengthen(transitive) To make longer, to extend the length of.lengthlymisspelled form of lengthylenienceLeniency: mercy or forgiveness in the assignment of punishment.leniencyThe quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.leniment(obsolete) Something that soothes; a sedative or comforter.lenitiesplural of lenitylenitingpresent participle and gerund of lenitelenition(phonetics, phonology) A weakening of articulation causing a consonant to become lenis (soft).lenitiveAnalgesic, able to reduce pain or suffering.lenitude(obsolete) The quality or habit of being lenient; lenity.lensaticBeing or relating to a form of compass with a lens (for alignment with landmarks) and a dial instead of a needle.lensfreeHaving no lenseslenslessWithout a lens or lenses.lensletsplural of lensletlenslikeResembling or characteristic of a lens.lentando(music) Archaic form of rallentando.lenticelA small, lens-shaped gland on the underside of some leaves.lenticleA small lens or window.lentinan(biochemistry) A glucan found in the fruiting body of shiitake (Lentinula edodes).lentogenA lentogenic viruslentulidAny grasshopper of the family LentulidaeleographA stylized lion motif or icon mainly found in Sinospheric and Indospheric regions' architectures.leogryphA mythical animal, part lion and part griffin.leoncitoThe lion tamarin.leopardsplural of leopardleopardyResembling a leopard, or an aspect of leopards.leotardsplural of leotardlepadite(archaic)A lepadoid.lepadoid(archaic, zoology) A stalked barnacle of the genus Lepas or family Lepadidae; certain goose barnacles.leperdomThe realm or sphere of lepers.leperousAlternative spelling of leprous.lepidine(zoology) Composed of scales.lepidiumAny cruciferous plant of the genus Lepidium, often called garden cresses or pepperworts.lepidote(botany) Covered with scurfy scales.lepocyte(biology, archaic) A cell with a distinct envelope.leporidsplural of leporidleporineSynonym of leporid (“any mammal of the family Leporidae: the hares and rabbits”).leprolinA preparation of the toxin of the lepra bacillus, formerly used in treating leprosy.leprominA preparation of the leprosy bacillus, used in diagnostic tests to identify what kind of leprosy a person has.leprosol(organic chemistry) A particular resorcinolic lipid.leprotic(medicine) Of or related to the disease leprosy.leptonicOf, pertaining to, or composed of leptons.leptosin(organic chemistry) A polycyclic glycoside found exclusively in manuka honeyleptosolA very shallow soil over hard rock or highly calcareous or stony material.lernaeanAlternative form of lernean.lesbianaA Latina lesbian.lesbiansplural of lesbianlesbiany(rare, informal) Somewhat lesbian.lesbigay(LGBTQ, informal) Of or relating to lesbian, bisexual, and gay people or the LGB community.lesboism(sometimes offensive) Lesbianism.lesional(pathology) Of, pertaining to, or accompanied by lesionslesionedsimple past and past participle of lesionlessenedsimple past and past participle of lessenlessenerOne who, or that which, lessens.lessness(philosophy) The state or condition of being less.lessonedsimple past and past participle of lessonlessoner(dated, rare) A teacher.lesukite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing aluminum, chlorine, hydrogen, and oxygen.letdownsplural of letdownlethallyIn a lethal manner, in manner which is or will be fatal.lethargyA state of extreme torpor, sopor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion, energy or enthusiasm; (loosely) sluggishness, laziness.letheticFailing to mirror reality, purely escapist or nonsensical.letimideAn analgesic drug.lettableAble to be let (that is, rented or leased).letteral(printing) Obsolete form of literal (“a misprint that affects a letter”).letteredMarked with letters.lettererA person who is professionally employed to add writing to something (as a sign, shop window, etc.)letterlyBefitting or characterised by letters (posted messages).lettingsplural of lettinglettrismAlternative letter-case form of Lettrism.lettristAlternative letter-case form of Lettrist.lettucesplural of lettucelettuceyResembling or characteristic of lettuce.leucemiaAlternative spelling of leukemia.leucemicAlternative form of leukaemic.leucenol(organic chemistry) mimosineleucinal(organic chemistry) The aldehyde formed by reduction of the carboxylic acid group of leucine; any of its derivatives.leucinesplural of leucineleucinol(organic chemistry) The alcohol formed by total reduction of the carboxylic acid group of leucine; any of its derivativesleucitic(mineralogy) Relating to or composed of leucite.leucocinAny of a group of bacteriocins produced by bacteria of the genus Leuconostoc.leucoddyAlternative form of lucoddy.leucodyeAlternative form of leuco dye.leucojum(botany) Any member of either of the species of the genus Leucojum, from the amaryllid family:leuconid(zoology) Any member of the family Leuconidae of hooded shrimps.leucosin(dated) chrysolaminarinleucosisA leukemia-like malignant viral disease found in animals, particularly poultry and cattle.leucrose(biochemistry) The disaccharide 5-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-fructose that is isomeric with sucroseleucrota(mythology) The offspring of a crocotta and a lion, supposed to be able to imitate the sound of a human voice.leuctrid(zoology) Any stonefly in the family Leuctridae.leukemia(oncology, pathology) Any of a class of types of cancer affecting the blood cells, especially the white blood cells (usually with massive leukocytosis), and the blood cell–forming (hematopoietic) tissues.leukemicRelating to leukemialeukemidA non-specific skin lesion that occurs with leukemia but is not related to leukemic cell infiltration.leukosis(medicine, dated) Synonym of leukocytosis.leukoticExhibiting or relating to leukosis.leupaxin(biochemistry) A particular protein that is preferentially expressed in hematopoietic cells and is most homologous to the focal adhesion protein paxillin.levanase(biochemistry) levan hydrolase, an enzyme that catalyses the random hydrolysis of (2->6)-beta-D-fructofuranosidic linkages in (2->6)-beta-D-fructans (levans) containing more than three fructose units.levanterAn Easterly wind that blows from the Mediterranean, through the straits of Gibraltar to the Atlantic.levation(archaic) The act of raising; elevation or upward motion, such as of a corpse in a religious service, or that produced by the action of a levator musclelevatorsplural of levatorleveeingpresent participle and gerund of leveelevelageThe act or process of leveling.leveling(US) present participle and gerund of levelleveliseAlternative form of levelize.levelishSomewhat level.levelismThe political aim of levelling all distinctions of rank in society; egalitarianism.levelize(transitive) To make level; to cause to remain at the same level.levelledsimple past and past participle of levelleveller(British spelling) comparative form of level: more levellevelmanA surveyor who operates a leveling instrument.leverageA force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot.leveretsplural of leveretleveringpresent participle and gerund of leverlevermanSomeone employed to operate a lever.leverock(Scotland) Alternative form of laverock.leviableAble to be leviedlevigate(transitive) To make smooth or polish.levirateHaving to do with one's husband's brother.levitantone who practices levitationlevitate(transitive) To cause to rise in the air and float, as if in defiance of gravity.levitide(biochemistry) An antimicrobial oligopeptide present in the skin of some amphibianslevitiesplural of levitylevitous(rare) Exhibiting levity.levodopa(biochemistry, pharmacology) Alternative form of ʟ-dopa.levogyre(chemistry) Levorotatory.levulose(biochemistry) D-fructose, the left-rotating stereoisomer of fructose.levynite(mineralogy) levynelewdnessThe quality, state or instance of being lewd; promiscuous.lewdsomeCharacterised or marked by lewdnesslewdsterA lewd person; a lecher.lewisiteAn organoarsenic compound used as a chemical weapon.lewissonA cramp iron inserted into a cavity in order to lift heavy stones.lexiarch(historical) In ancient Athens: someone whose role it was to ensure that only citizens entered the ecclesia ("the public legislative assembly of the Athenians").lexicase(chiefly attributive, linguistics) A form of dependency grammar incorporating elements of case grammar and focusing on the lexicon.lexicodelexicographic codelexiconsplural of lexiconlexified(linguistics) modified to or by a lexifierlexifier(linguistics, lexicography) The language of a pidgin or creole that serves as the basis for most of its vocabulary.lexigram(psychology) A symbol that represents a word but is not necessarily indicative of the object referenced by the word, used in studies of communicationlexomicsComputerised lexical analysisleylinesplural of leylinelezginkaA fast-paced dance of many peoples in the Caucasus Mountains.liaisingpresent participle and gerund of liaiseliaisonsplural of liaisonlianghuiThree-Self Patriotic Movement and China Christian Councillibament(obsolete) A libation.libationThe act of pouring a liquid, most often wine, in sacrifice on the ground, on a ritual object, or on a victim, in honor of some deity.libatoryPertaining to libation.libeccioA southwest wind.libelantA party which has made a libel (hostile handbill) against a libeleelibeleesplural of libeleelibelingpresent participle and gerund of libellibelist(rare) One who libels, a libeler.libelled(British) simple past and past participle of libellibelleeAlternative spelling of libelee.libellerOne who libels.libelousDefamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.liberalsplural of liberalliberate(transitive) To set free, to make or allow to be free, particularlyliberite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing beryllium, lithium, oxygen, and silicon.libertieArchaic spelling of liberty.libidibiSynonym of divi-divi (“seed-pods of Caesalpinia coriaria”).librandu(India, politics, derogatory, vulgar) A liberal, a leftist.libratedsimple past and past participle of libratelibratesplural of libratelibratorSomething that librates, or causes librationlibretti(rare) plural of librettolibrettoThe text of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera.libspeak(derogatory) Language used by political liberals; liberalese.libtardy(US, slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar, politics) Liberal.licareol(organic chemistry) Synonym of linalool.licecide(rare) A lousicide: a substance that kills lice.licelingAlternative form of louseling.licenced(UK, nonstandard, archaic) simple past and past participle of licencelicencee(nonstandard) Alternative form of licensee.licencerAlternative form of licensor.licencesplural of licencelicensed(of a person or enterprise) Having been issued with a licence (by the required authority).licensee(law) A person to whom a license is granted.licenserAlternative form of licensor.licensesplural of licenselicensor(law) A party that grants a license to another.lichanos(musical pitch) In Ancient Greek musical theory, the higher-pitched of the two movable notes in the nearer tetrachord on a lyre, pitched lower than the mese and higher than the parhypate.lichenanSynonym of lichenin.lichenedCovered with lichen.lichenicRelating to, or obtained from lichenslichenin(biochemistry) A glucan found in some lichens.lichgateAlternative spelling of lych-gate.lichwakeAlternative form of lich-wake.lichwale(obsolete) A plant, the gromwell.lichwort(archaic) The herb Parietaria officinalis.lichyard(literary) A graveyard.licinine(entomology) Any member of the Licininae subfamily of beetles.lickableCapable of, or suitable for, being licked.lickablyIn a lickable manner.lickdish(obsolete) A gourmand; a glutton.lickertyAlternative form of lickety, at full speed, fast.lickettyAlternative form of lickety, at full speed, fast.lickingsplural of lickinglickportAn opening (typically in a cage) through which a test animal may lick water or other drinklicksome(UK dialectal) Pleasant; agreeable; amiable; handsome; neatlickspitSynonym of lickspittle.licorice(countable) A plant of species Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America, the related American licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.licorineAlternative spelling of lycorine.licorousAlternative spelling of lickerous.lidderon(rare, archaic, dialectal) One who is lazy, idle, or bad; rascal; scoundrel; a weakling.lidoderm(pharmacology) A transdermal patch of lidocaine, used to help reduce pain or itching.lieberal(US, slang, politics, derogatory) Pejorative for liberal, as considered particularly prone to lying.liedlikeResembling or characteristic of a lied (type of German song).liefling(South Africa) One held as lief or dear; a darling.liefsome(dialectal, poetic or archaic) Agreeable; pleasing; delightful.lieganceAlternative form of ligeance.liegedomThe status of being a liege.liegefulSynonym of liege; serving an independent sovereign or master; faithful like a vassal to his liege.liegemanA male vassal (subject of a sovereign or lord).liegemenplural of liegemanlienableSubject to a lien, or legal claim.lienculiplural of lienculuslienitis(pathology) inflammation of the spleenliensman(historical) A kind of vassal in Germanylientery(medicine) A form of diarrhea in which food passes through the body with little or no digestion.lievrite(mineralogy) Synonym of ilvaite.lifebeltAlternative spelling of life belt.lifeboat(science fiction) An emergency vehicle carried aboard a spaceship.lifebuoyAlternative spelling of life buoy.lifecare(US) The care of elderly people within a dedicated community after their retirement and usually up until their death.lifecast(art) A three-dimensional copy of a living human body.lifedrop(poetic, archaic) A drop of blood, seen as sustaining vitality.lifeformAny specific living organism.lifefuel(incel slang) Something that causes one to feel schadenfreude or nihilistic satisfaction, especially over the suffering of women.lifegoalAlternative spelling of life goal.lifehack(colloquial) Any process or technique that reduces the chaos in one's life and makes it easier to manage, or more convenient.lifeholdLand held by a life estate.lifelessinanimate; having no lifelifelikeLike a living being, resembling life, giving an accurate representationlifelineA line to which a drowning or falling victim may cling.lifeling(rare) Little lifelifelistAlternative form of life list.lifelongExtending for the entire duration of life.lifeloreThe knowledge of life or life experiences; wisdom.lifemateA companion for life.lifeness(rare, philosophy) The state or quality of having a life.lifepathOne's path through life, as determined by the decisions one makes.liferaftAlternative spelling of life raft.liferent(Scots law) The right to receive for life the benefits of a property or other asset, without the right to dispose of it.lifeship(science fiction) A spaceship serving as an emergency medical center.lifesizeAlternative spelling of life-size.lifesomeCharacterised by liveliness; animated; eventful.lifespan(biology) The length of time for which an organism lives.lifetimeThe duration of the life of someone or something.lifevestAlternative form of life vest.lifewide(education) Of or relating to a teaching strategy and an approach to learning and personal development that involves real-world contexts and settings.lifeworkThe main occupation or vocation of a person's life.lifibrolAn antilipidemic drug.liftableCapable of being lifted.liftback(US, automotive) A variation on the hatchback car body style, with a more gently sloping roofline.liftgate(automotive) A closure at the rear of a vehicle, or rear door, that can be raised to access the back of a vehicle.liftingsplural of liftingliftlessWithout lifts.liftlineA line or queue where people wait for a ski lift.liftoverThe distance an item must be lifted in order to load it into a vehicle.ligament(anatomy) A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones.liganded(chiefly in combination) Having (a specified number or type of) ligands.ligandinGlutathione S-transferaseligatingpresent participle and gerund of ligateligationSomething that ties, a ligature.ligative(grammar) Serving to connect separate elements.ligature(uncountable) The act of tying or binding something.ligeance(historical, UK, law) An allegiance.ligementObsolete form of ledgment.lightbarA bar mounted on the roof of a vehicle, such as a police car, with rotating beacons or other lights to provide a visual warning.lightboxA box containing a source of light and a white, translucent cover, used to view photographic transparencies.lightensthird-person singular simple present indicative of lightenlightersplural of lighterlightestsuperlative form of light: most lightlightful(poetic) Full of light; bright.lightgunAlternative form of light gun.lightingThe equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided.lightishSomewhat light in colour.lightmanA man who carries or takes care of a light.lightmap(computer graphics) A precomputed data structure that stores the brightnesses of surfaces in a video game, etc.lightpenAlternative spelling of light pen.lightray(physics) A ray of light.lignaloeAlternative form of lign-aloes.ligneousOf, or resembling wood; woody.lignitesplural of ligniteligniticContaining or resembling lignite.ligroineAlternative form of ligroin.ligulateShaped like a strap or long tongueliguloidshaped like a ligulaligurite(mineralogy) A variety of sphene or titanite.lijericaA musical instrument from the Croatian region of Dalmatia and Croat parts of eastern Herzegovina.likasite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal blue mineral containing copper, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen.likeable(often British spelling) Alternative spelling of likable.likeablyIn a likeable way.likehood(obsolete) likelihoodlikelessUnlike; dissimilar in form; different.likelily(rare) Probably, likely.likenessThe state or quality of being like or alike.likeningpresent participle and gerund of likenlikesomeMarked by liking or likability; agreeable; pleasant; pleasing to the mind or senseslikeways(Scotland, obsolete, manner) Likewise.likewise(manner) In a similar manner.likewizeEye dialect spelling of likewise.likkered(eye dialect) liquoredlilacine(organic chemistry) Alternative form of lilacin.liliformShaped like a lily flower.lilliputAny of various small freshwater mussels of the genus Toxolasma, found mainly in the southeastern United States.lilylikeResembling or characteristic of a lily.lilypadsplural of lilypadlilypondA pond in which water lilies grow.lilyturf(US) Any of a group of low-growing, grasslike perennials of the genera Liriope and Ophiopogon that are often used in landscaping for ground cover.lilywort(botany) Any plant of the lily family or order.limacide(rare, Europe) Any substance intended to kill gastropod molluscs (of the family Limacidae).limacineCharacteristic of slugs of the subfamily Limacinae.limacoid(zoology) A slug of the family Limacidae.limaille(dentistry, obsolete) Bits of waste metal mixed with bone, dust, etc.; lemel.limation(archaic) The act of filing, polishing, or refining.limature(obsolete) The act of filing.limawoodA variety of sapan.limberercomparative form of limber: more limberlimberlyIn a limber manner.limblessLacking limbs.limblineA fishing line that dangles from the limb of an overhanging tree.limbmeal(archaic) Into pieces; limb from limb.limbward(astronomy) Toward a limb.limeadesplural of limeadelimekilnA furnace used to produce lime from limestone.limelessWithout lime (the mineral).limelikeResembling a lime (the fruit).limequatA citrus tree, a cross between a lime and a kumquat, Citrus × floridanalimerentIn a state of limerence.limerickA humorous, often bawdy verse of five anapaestic lines, with the rhyme scheme aabba, and typically having an 8–8–5–5–8 cadence.limesand(geology) A course sediment found in the seabed containing primarily ground up shells, sometimes used in agriculture as an acidity regulator.limettin(organic chemistry) Synonym of citropten.limetwigA twig smeared with birdlime, used to catch or snare birdslimewashA mixture of slaked lime in water.limewood(UK) The wood from the lime tree or linden tree.limeyardAn area where lime is mined, processed, or keptliminary(now rare) Introductory or preparatory.liminessThe state or quality of being limy.liminoid(anthropology) Having characteristics of a liminal experience, but optional and not involving the resolution of a personal crisis.limitansSynonym of membrana limitans.limitaryOf or pertaining to a limit or boundary.limitateBounded by a distinct line.limitersplural of limiterlimitiveInvolving or setting a limit; limiting.limitourObsolete form of limiter.limitude(rare) The state or characteristic of being limited; limitedness.limnemic(pathology) suffering from chronic malarialimneticOf or pertaining to the deeper, open water of a lake.limnonym(very rare) The toponym of a lake.limnoriaA member of the genus Limnoria of shipworms.limolike(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a limousine.limonene(organic chemistry) A monoterpene hydrocarbon 1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-cyclohexene found in the essential oils of oranges, lemons and similar fruit, and mainly responsible for their fragrancelimoniad(Greek mythology) A meadow nymph.limoniid(entomology) Any cranefly in the family Limoniidae.limonite(mineralogy) Any of several natural hydrous iron oxides; often a mixture of goethite and hematite with clays and manganese oxide.limonoidAny of a class of phytochemicals, found in citrus fruit and certain other plants, believed to have various therapeutic effects.limopsid(zoology) Any bivalve in the family Limopsidae.limousinA breed of beef cattle.limpdickAlternative spelling of limp-dick.limpidlyIn a limpid manner.limpkinsplural of limpkinlimpnessProperty of being limp.limpsome(chiefly dialectal) Characterised or marked by limping; languidlimulineAny horseshoe crab of the infraorder LimulinalimuloidAny horseshoe crab of the superfamily Limuloidealinalool(chemistry) A monoterpene alcohol found in many essential oils.linament(surgery) Lint (fine material made by scraping cotton or linen cloth, used for dressing wounds), especially when made into a tent for insertion into wounds or ulcers.linarite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and sulfur.linchpinA pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.lindwormA wingless serpentine dragon having two arms.lindwyrmAlternative form of lindworm.lindyhopAlternative form of Lindy Hop.lineableAble to be lined.lineagedHaving a (specified kind of) lineage.lineagesplural of lineagelineallyIn terms of lines; linewise.linearlyIn a linear manner.lineatedAlternative form of lineate.lineatim(rare) Line by line; lineally.linebredsimple past and past participle of linebreedlinecardAlternative form of line card.linefeedAlternative spelling of line feed.linefillThe amount of liquid that fills a certain length of pipeline.linehaul(US) A designated truck route between distant cities.linelikeResembling or characteristic of a line.linemate(sports) Someone who plays in the same offensive or defensive linelinemode(computing) A mode of interaction with a remote server where all incoming text characters are printed to the current line, without the possibility of updating the text of previous lines.lineoutsplural of lineoutlineplotAlternative form of line plot.linescanAlternative form of line scan.lineside(rail transport) Alongside a railway line.linesman(soccer) An assistant referee.linesmenplural of linesmanlinewiseIn terms of lines, or one line at a time.linework(art) The technique of drawing lines.lingamicRelating to the lingam.linganth(informal) Abbreviation of linguistic anthropology.lingence(obsolete) A linctus.lingeredsimple past and past participle of lingerlingererOne who lingers.lingerieUnderwear or nightclothes (typically women's), especially when lacy or designed to be seductive.lingerly(archaic) lingeringlylingsterAlternative form of linkster (“interpreter or broker”).lingualsplural of linguallingueme(linguistics) Any unit of linguistic structure, such as a phoneme, a morpheme, or a whole phrase.linguicaA Portuguese garlic and paprika seasoned smoke cured pork sausage.linguineRibbons of pasta, cut from a sheet, not as wide as tagliatelle.linguiniAlternative spelling of linguine.linguismDiscrimination based on a person's language.linguistOne who studies linguistics.lingularRelating to a lingulalingulidAny brachiopod of the order LingulidalinguoidHaving the shape of a tongue.linimentA topical medical preparation intended to be rubbed into the skin with friction, as for example to relieve symptoms of arthritis.lininessThe property of resembling or consisting of lines.linisherA machine that carries out linishing.linkableCapable of being linked.linkagesplural of linkagelinkback(Internet) Any of various mechanisms for notifying the owner of a webpage when it is linked to from another document.linkbaitAlternative form of link bait.linkfarmAlternative form of link farm.linkfest(Internet, informal) A situation where there are many hyperlinks.linklessWithout a link or links; disconnected, isolated.linklikeResembling a series of links, as in a chain; catenulate.linklist(Internet) A list of hyperlinks.linkpost(Internet) A posted message consisting of, or based around, a hyperlink.linksmenplural of linksmanlinkspamAlternative form of link spam.linkspanA kind of drawbridge used mainly to move vehicles on and off a ro-ro vessel or ferry.linktree(social media) A landing page of social media links created using the online service Linktree.linkworkA fabric made from linked pieces of metal.linocutsplural of linocutlinogramA diagnostic X-ray image of a cardiac catheterlinoleicOf, or derived from linoleum, or linseed oillinolein(organic chemistry) A triglyceride containing three linoleic acid residueslinoleumAn inexpensive waterproof covering used especially for floors, made from solidified linseed oil over a burlap or canvas backing, or from its modern replacement, polyvinyl chloride.linotypeA form of typesetting machine in which a complete line of characters is set at once.linquish(obsolete, rare) To relinquish; to give up.linsangsplural of linsanglinseedsplural of linseedlinsheng(historical) In the ancient Chinese imperial examination system, the first class of shengyuan, who were the best performers in the college exam, and got to receive government-issued rations and pay for their academic achievements.linstock(historical) A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon.linteledAlternative form of lintelled.linthead(Southern US, derogatory, offensive) A worker in a cotton or other textile mill.lintiestsuperlative form of linty: most lintylintlessThat does not contain, or does not shed lintlintseedArchaic form of linseed.lionfishAny of various ray-finned fishes of the tribe Pteroini (especially of the genus Pterois) in the family Scorpaenidae.lionheadA lionhead rabbit.lionhoodThe state of being a lion.lionisedsimple past and past participle of lioniselioniserNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of lionizer.lionisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of lioniselionitiscraniodiaphyseal dysplasia: a rare autosomal-recessive bone disorder that causes calcium to build up in the skull, disfiguring the facial features and reducing life expectancylionizedsimple past and past participle of lionizelionizerSomeone who lionizes.lionizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of lionizelionlikeResembling or characteristic of a lion.lionshipThe state of being a lion, or famous person in society.lionskinThe skin of a lion.liottite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-ditrigonal dipyramidal colorless mineral with the chemical formula (Na,K)₁₆Ca₈(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)₃(SO₄)₅Cl₄.lipaemiaAlternative form of lipemia.lipaemicAlternative form of lipemic.liparite(mineralogy) Rhyolite.lipedemaA chronic disorder of adipose tissue, generally affecting the legs.lipglossAlternative spelling of lip gloss.lipidateTo modify by means of lipidationlipidoidAny material having characteristics of a lipidlipidome(biochemistry) The set of all lipids in a cell or organismlipidousAlternative form of lipidic.lipiodolA poppyseed oil used by injection as a radiopaque contrast agent.liplinerA cosmetic product intended to fill uneven areas on the outer edges of the lips after applying lipstick, therefore giving a smooth shape.lipocyte(cytology) An adipocyte in connective tissue that stores and metabolizes fatlipogram(literature) A word or writing that does not use a particular symbol or symbols.lipoidalRelating to or resembling fatlipokine(biochemistry) Any hormone that controls the metabolism of lipidslipolyzeTo cause or to undergo lipolysis.lipomics(genetics, biochemistry) The genomics of lipid metabolismlipoplexA complex of plasmids and lipidsliposome(biochemistry) An aqueous compartment enclosed by a bimolecular membrane, typically of phospholipid; a lipid vesicle.liposuck(transitive, informal) To perform liposuction on (fat).lipotomyA technique of human aesthetic medicine which aims at dissolving unwanted greasy clusters without any surgical acts.lipoxeny(botany) The desertion of a host plant by a parasite to complete its development on reserve materials previously obtained from the host, as in the falling away of ergot.lipozyme(biochemistry) A commercial form of lipaselippiestsuperlative form of lippy: most lippylipprintThe patterns left on a surface by one's lips, typically by lipstick or saliva.lipreadsthird-person singular simple present indicative of lipreadlipsalveAlternative form of lip salve.lipslide(skateboarding, snowboarding) A manoeuvre in which the board slides along a structure on its front or back liplipsmackA smack (noise) of the lips.lipstick(uncountable) Makeup for the lips.lipsynchAlternative spelling of lip sync.liptoothA North American terrestrial snail of the genus Daedalochila or Linisa.liquable(archaic) Capable of being melted.liquamen(historical) A fish sauce used in Ancient Rome.liqueousPertaining to or being in the state of a liquid.liquesce(intransitive) To become a liquid; to liquefy.liqueursplural of liqueurliquidlyIn a liquid way.liquidus(chemistry, physics) A line, in a phase diagram, above which a given substance is a stable liquid and below which solid and liquid are in equilibrium.liquitabA capsule containing detergent for use in washing machines or dishwashers.liquoredsimple past and past participle of liquorliquorerA person employed to test samples of coffee beans and select the desired blend.lirationmalacology A helical line, ridge or row of bumps spiraling around the shell of a gastropod.liripipeObsolete form of liripoop.liripoop(obsolete) A pendent part of the old clerical tippet.lisetite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal colorless mineral containing aluminum, calcium, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.lispound(historical) A unit of weight formerly used in the Baltic countries, varying between 17 and 19 pounds.lissomlyAlternative form of lissomely.listableThat can be listed.listcomp(programming, Python) A list comprehension.listello(architecture) An architectural fillet, a tile border or listellistenedsimple past and past participle of listenlistenerSomeone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast.listeriaAny rod-shaped, gram-positive bacterium, of the genus Listeria, especially those responsible for the bacterial infection listeriosis.listericrelating to or caused by listeria.listicle(informal, journalism) An article based around a list.listingsplural of listinglistlessLacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.listlikeResembling or characteristic of a list.listserv(Internet) A type of electronic mailing list, allowing for distribution of email to many subscribers.listview(graphical user interface) A user interface control that can display a series of icons, possibly with accompanying text captions.listwiseOf or relating to a list or lists.lisurideA certain antiparkinsonian drug.litaniesplural of litanylitation(rare, obsolete) sacrificeliteracyThe ability to read and write.literageAlternative form of litreage.literallObsolete form of literal.literalsplural of literalliteraryRelating to literature.literataFemale equivalent of literatusliterateAble to read and write; having literacy.literatiWell-educated, literary people; intellectuals who are interested in literature.literatosingular of literatiliteroseDistinctively literary, usually in a studied or affected form.lithalsaA frost-induced raised landform in permafrost areas with mineral-rich soils, where a perennial ice lens has developed within the soil.lithargelead monoxide (PbO) a toxic solid formed from oxidation of lead in air, and used as a pigment.lithemiaAlternative form of lithaemia.lithemicExhibiting or relating to lithemia.litherly(archaic) mischievouslithiate(chemistry, materials design) lithatelithodid(zoology) Any of the crab-like crustaceans in the family Lithodidae, including king crabs.lithouseAlternative form of lit-house.lithoxyl(obsolete) Petrified wood.lithsman(historical) A warrior-sailor during the rule of Danish kings of England (especially from Canute onwards).lithuria(pathology) The presence of excess uric acid or its salts in the urine.litigant(law) A party suing or being sued in a lawsuit, or otherwise calling upon the judicial process to determine the outcome of a suit.litigate(intransitive, construed with on) To go to law; to carry on a lawsuit.litiopid(zoology) Any sea snail in the family Litiopidae.litracenA tricyclic antidepressant drug, never marketed.litrallyMisspelling of literally.litreageAn amount measured in litres.litteredsimple past and past participle of litterlittererOne who litters.littleinAlternative form of littlun.littlestsuperlative form of little: most littlelittling(archaic, Scotland) A little one; a child.littlishSomewhat little; smallish.littoralOf or relating to the shore, especially the seashore.lituitesplural of lituitelituitid(zoology) Any in the family †Lituitidae of extinct cephalopods.lituolid(zoology) Any foraminifer in the family Lituolidae.liturate(zoology) Having indistinct spots, paler at the margins.liveableAlternative spelling of livable.liveablyAlternative form of livably.liveblogAlternative form of live blog.livecastA webcast that is streamed live, often combined with an integrated chat forum for those watching.livechatAlternative spelling of live-chat.livelessObsolete form of lifeless.liveliercomparative form of lively: more livelylivelilyIn a lively manner.livelock(computing) To enter a state of livelock.livelode(obsolete) Course of life; means of support; livelihood.livelongTotal, complete, whole.liveloodObsolete form of livelihood.livenessThe property of being alive.liveningpresent participle and gerund of livenliveriedsimple past and past participle of liveryliveriesplural of liverylivering(obsolete) A kind of pudding or sausage made of liver or pork.liverishNot feeling well due to an upset digestive system; queasy.liverock(uncommon) Alternative form of live rocklivescanA system for electronically and inklessly recording fingerprints.livesomeHaving the characteristics of life or of being alive; indicative of life or of living; livablelivetrapAlternative spelling of live-trap.liveware(colloquial) People who work with computers, as opposed to the software or hardware they use; loosely, human beings, as opposed to technology.livewellA well in a fishing boat where fish are kept alive.livewireAlternative spelling of live wire.liveyere(Newfoundland) A settler; an inhabitant.lividity(uncountable) The state or quality of being livid.livinglyIn actual living experience; really, vitally.livingry(nonstandard) The systems and institutions which promote societal well-being and oppose killing, considered collectively.lixivial(obsolete or historical) Of or derived from lye or wood ashes.lixiviumA solution of alkaline salts extracted from wood ashes.lizardlyReminiscent of or similar to a lizard.lizardomThe state of being a lizard, or of belonging to the world of lizards; lizards, collectively.lizardryThe state or quality of being a lizard.lluellinAlternative form of fluellin.loadableCapable of being loaded.loadcastAlternative form of load cast.loadcellAlternative form of load cell.loadingsplural of loadingloadlessWithout a load or burden.loadlockAny of several devices used to secure a load on a vehicleloadsmanObsolete spelling of lodesman (“pilot”).loadsome(rare) burdensomeloadstarMisspelling of lodestar.loadwiseWith regards to a load; in terms of load.loaferedsimple past and past participle of loaferloaflikeResembling or characteristic of a loaf.loaiasisAlternative form of loiasis.loamiestsuperlative form of loamy: most loamyloanableThat may be loanedloanbackA loan made from a pension or annuity to someone who has contributed money to that pension or annuity.loaningsplural of loaningloanland(law, UK, obsolete) Land that has been granted temporarily, without any loss of ownership.loanwordA word directly taken into one language from another one.loathersplural of loatherloathfulFull of loathing; hatefulloathingSense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike.lobatelyAs a lobe; so as to make a lobe; in a lobate manner.lobationThe quality of having lobes.lobbygow(US, informal) An errand boy, especially in Chinatown.lobbyingpresent participle and gerund of lobbylobbyismLobbying, as for example in politics.lobbyistA person who is paid to lobby politicians and encourage them to vote a certain way or otherwise use their office to effect a desired result.lobbyman(dated) A male lobbyist.lobefoot(archaic) A bird with lobate toes, especially the phalarope.lobelessWithout lobes.lobeliad(botany) Any plant of the genus Lobelialobeliasplural of lobelialobelike(anatomy) Resembling or characteristic of a lobe.lobelineA natural alkaloid found in various plants, mostly of the genus Lobelia, a white amorphous powder which is freely soluble in water, used as an aid to smoking cessation.lobiformHaving the shape of a lobeloblolly(dialect, nautical) Gruel.lobotomy(figurative) An act of removing or separating, and often disregarding or forgetting, something.lobscowsAlternative form of lobscouse.lobsidedArchaic form of lopsided.lobstersplural of lobsterlobsteryResembling a lobster, or tasting like one.lobstickA traditional marker found in the Boreal Forests of Canada, created by removing the middle or lower branches of a coniferous tree.lobulateSynonym of lobulated.lobuloseAlternative form of lobulous.lobulousShaped like a lobule.lobwormsplural of lobwormlocalise(British spelling, transitive) Alternative spelling of localize.localish(informal) Somewhat local; not far.localism(uncountable) Attachment to a particular local place; feelings or policies which emphasize local phenomena.localistInterested in, or concentrating on local events or matters; parochial or provincial.localiteA person from a particular area; a locallocalityThe fact or quality of having a position in space.localize(transitive) To make local; to fix in, or assign to, a definite place.locatingpresent participle and gerund of locatelocationA particular point or place in physical space.locative(grammar) Indicating place, or the place where, or wherein.locatorsplural of locatorlocavore(cooking, neologism) One who tries to eat only locally grown foods.lochsideBordering or near a loch.lockableCapable of being locked.lockablySo as to be able to lock in position.lockaway(finance) A long-term investment to be left alone until some future time.lockbackA type of folding knife in which the blade locks in its extended position by means of a lock on the back of the handle that is released by pressing on a portion of the locking arm or lever (that is, the means of release is likewise on the back of the handle).lockboltA fastener in the form of a pin fitted with a collar placed over the locking bolt.lockdown(US) A contrivance to fasten logs together in rafting.lockfast(Scotland) Fastened or secured with a lock.lockingsplural of lockinglockjawsplural of lockjawlocklessWithout a lock.locklikeResembling or characteristic of a lock (fastener opened by a key).lockoutsplural of lockoutlockpickAlternative spelling of lock pick.lockringA ring (usually of steel) that is part of a wheelrim on some types of heavy equipment; it locks down the tire's mounting.locksideBeside a lock (segment of a waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels).locksmanA man who operates a lock on a river or canal.lockspit(cartography) A trench dug in the ground to mark a boundary or other imaginary line.lockstep(military) A step whereby the toe of one man is brought very close to the heel of the man in front.locktail(humorous, neologism) A cocktail partaken of by people in COVID-19 lockdown.lockwork(firearms) The assembly forming the firing mechanism of a gun.locofoco(US politics, historical) A member of the Locofoco faction of the New York Democratic Party in the 1830s and 1840s.locomote(now chiefly biology) To move or travel (from one location to another).locoshed(rail transport) Clipped compound of locomotive shed.locoweedAny of several plants indigenous to the western United States, of genus Oxytropis or Astragalus.locsiton(physics) A form of exciton that has only a local effect.loculate(botany) Divided into loculi, cavities or compartmentsloculose(botany) Divided by locules (internal partitions inside cells).loculousMisspelling of loculus.locustal(rare) Of, or related to locusts.locustid(zoology) Any member of the Locustidae family, now included in subfamily Oedipodinae in family Acrididae.locutionA phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people.locutiveSynonym of locutionary.locutoryA room for conversation; especially, a room in monasteries where the monks were allowed to converse.lodeship(historical, rare) A kind of boat in use in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, possibly a pilot boat.lodesman(historical, nautical) A pilot; navigator.lodestarA star used as a navigation reference, particularly a pole star such as Polaris.lodgefulEnough to fill a lodge.lodgeingObsolete form of lodging.lodgingsplural of lodginglodgmentAn area used for lodging; a place in which a person or thing is or can be lodged.lodicula(botany) Alternative form of lodicule.lodicule(botany) A small scale at the base of the ovary of a flower of a grass.loessial(geology) Of or relating to loess.loeweiteAlternative form of loweite.lofthead(obsolete, rare) An overhead cavity in a cave or mineshaft caused by a fall of roof.loftiestsuperlative form of lofty: most loftyloftlessWithout a loft.loftlikeResembling a loftloftmateSomeone with whom one shares a loft.loftsmanA draftsman who uses the lofting technique.loftsmenplural of loftsmanlogaedicAlternative spelling of logaoedic.loganate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of loganic acid.logatome(linguistics) A short pseudoword, typically of a single syllable.logboard(nautical) A board on a vessel displaying the current portion of the log, to be transcribed later into the logbook.logbooksplural of logbooklogfilesplural of logfileloggable(of a forest, etc.) Suitable for logging.loggiaed(architecture) Having a loggia.loghouseSynonym of log cabinlogicianA person who studies or teaches logic.logiciseAlternative form of logicize.logicism(philosophy) The doctrine that mathematics is a branch of logic in that some or all mathematics is reducible to logic.logicist(philosophy) An adherent of logicism.logicize(transitive) To make logical; to bring into the domain of logic.logicker(archaic, derogatory) A logician.logigramSynonym of flow chart.loginessThe state or quality of being logy.logistic(mathematics) Relating to symbolic logic.logitianObsolete form of logician.loglinesplural of loglinelogmaker(UK) One who cuts trees at a tree farm and prepares logs for further processing; lumberman.logocratOne who rules by means of words.logogramA character or symbol (usually nonalphanumeric) that represents a word or phrase.logolept(rare) A person who takes a keen interest in words.logolessWithout a logo.logology(now uncommon) The scientific study of words.logomachSomeone who argues about the meaning of words.logomarkA logo that is the mark of a business or service.logophor(linguistics) A reflexive pronoun with discourse antecedents; i.e. a reflexive pronoun whose antecedent does not occur in the sentence itself.logotypeA symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an institution or other entity, usually referred to as a logo.logotypy(typography) The use of logotypes or ligatures.logperchAny fish in the genus Percina.logpoint(programming, rare) A point in program code at which a message is logged for debugging.logrollsthird-person singular simple present indicative of logrolllogscalelogarithmic scalelogsheetA sheet on which the entries of a log are written.logspace(computing theory) logarithmic spacelogwoodsplural of logwoodloinskinA garment, made of animal skin, that covers the loins (crotch).loiteredsimple past and past participle of loiterloitererOne who loiters, one who lingers or hangs around.lokelani(Hawaii) The damask rose.lolicore(music) A subgenre of breakcore that is characterised by heavily distorted and pitch-shifted samples, typically taken from anime, and often inspired by Japanese otaku culture.lolitrem(organic chemistry) Any of a class of indole-diterpene alkaloids produced by a fungus of the genus EpichloelollipopAn item of confectionery consisting of a piece of candy or sweet attached to a stick.lollopedsimple past and past participle of lolloplollygag(US) To dawdle; to be lazy or idle; to avoid necessary work or effort.lollypopAlternative spelling of lollipop.lolspeak(Internet slang) Internet slang, often through initialisms such as those associated with the word lol.lomasome(cytology) A paramural body associated with the membranes of plant and fungal cellslomatiol(organic chemistry) A quinone pigment with molecular formula C₁₅H₁₄O₄, found in plants of the genus Lomatia.lombardsplural of lombardlomentumSynonym of loment.lomilomi(Hawaii) A traditional form of Hawaiian massage.lomonite(mineralogy, archaic) laumontitelonbardaAlternative form of Lombard (“cannon”).loneliercomparative form of lonely: more lonelylonelilyIn a lonely manner.loneness(now rare) The state of being alone; loneliness, solitariness.lonerish(informal, uncommon) Similar to or resembling a loner.lonesomeUnhappy due to being alone; lonely.longarmsplural of longarmlongball(baseball) A home run.longbeakhaving a long break (applied to various animals)longboat(nautical) The largest and thus the most capable of boats carried on a ship.longbowsplural of longbowlongcaseA longcase clock.longclawAny of several passerine birds of the genus Macronyx, that have long hind clawslongcoatAn overcoat that hangs to midcalf.longearsplural of longearlongeingpresent participle and gerund of longelongeronA thin strip of wood or metal, to which the skin of an aircraft is fastened.longeval(rare, archaic) Long-livedlongform(advertising, of a television advertisement) Running for a relatively long time, typically more than two minutes.longhairA person with hair longer than the norm, especially someone viewed as bohemian, non-conventional or a hippie.longhandThe written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.longhaul(transitive) To travel a long distance.longhead(chiefly attributive) Any of various animals and fishes having a relatively long head.longheldAlternative spelling of long-held.longhornA breed of beef cattle, having long horns, bred in Texas and other parts of southwest United States.longingsplural of longinglongipin(organic chemistry) A particular melampolide found in Melampodium longipes.longjohnAlternative form of long-john.longjumpAlternative form of long jumplongkang(colloquial, Singapore, Malaysia) Ditch, street drainlongleafA longleaf pine, Pinus palustris, or the wood of this treelonglegsA daddy longlegs.longline(clothing) longer than usual; especially reaching to the hipslonglistAn initial, relatively long, shortlist, from which a further shortlist is selected.longneckA type of beer bottle with a long neck.longness(rare) length, lengthinesslongnoseHaving a long nose (used in the names of fish and other animals).longplay(video games) A full recording of a video game being played from start to completion.longread(journalism) A piece of (online) long-form journalism.longshipA type of naval vessel made by the Vikings.longshotAlternative spelling of long shot.longsome(UK dialectal) Tedious; tiresomely long.longspunlong-winded; tedious; excessively longlongspurAny of the birds of the genus Calcarius, having a long claw on the hind toe of each foot.longstopAlternative spelling of long stop.longtailAny animal that has an unusually long tail relative to similar species.longtermAlternative form of long-term.longtimeHaving endured for a long period of time.longueur(authorship) A lengthy passage in a dramatic or literary work, especially a dull or tedious one; a period of boredom.longwall(mining, often attributive) A long wall of coal that is mined in a single slice.longward(physics, astronomy) Near, or oriented toward, the longer wavelengths of a range.longwave(of radio waves) Having a wavelength of greater than 1000 meters.longways(manner) Lengthwise, in the longer direction.longwingAny of the nymphalid butterfly subfamily Heliconiinae.longwiseLengthwise; longways; lengthways.longwoolA domestic sheep having long wool.longword(computing) A type of unsigned integer variable that is longer than a word (with the specific number of bits depending upon the system architecture).loniceraAny plant of the genus Lonicera, the honeysuckles.lonomism(pathology) Synonym of lonomiasis.loofball(uncountable) A ball sport played over a net by two teams of five players on a rectangular court.loofward(nautical, archaic) Windward.loogaroo(mythology, Caribbean) A creature of Caribbean mythology similar to a vampire or werewolf.lookableAble to be looked at, or suited to visual interaction; visible.lookback(finance, often attributive) A kind of exotic option whose payoff depends on the optimal (maximum or minimum) underlying asset's price occurring over the life of the option.lookbook(fashion, colloquial) A contiguous showcase of still images of a fashion designer or fashion brand’s collection.lookdownAn oddly-shaped Atlantic marine fish, Selene vomer.looklessWithout a look, or visual appearance.lookoutsplural of lookoutlookoverA brief visual inspection.lookseesplural of lookseelooksismAlternative form of lookism.looksistAlternative form of lookist.looksome(informal) Characterised or marked by (good) looks; good-lookingloombandAlternative form of loom band.loomlessWithout a loom.loongheeArchaic form of lungi (“cloth worn around the waist”).looniestsuperlative form of loony: most loonyloonsome(pronunciation spelling) lonesomeloonybinAlternative form of loony binlooovelyElongated form of lovely.loopableThat can be looped.loopbackThe routing of a signal, data stream, etc. from its origin back to the origin, primarily as a means of testing the transmission or transportation infrastructure.loophole(figurative) A method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule or law that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.loopiestsuperlative form of loopy: most loopylooplessWithout loops.looplikeResembling or characteristic of a loop.loopline(rail transport) Alternative form of loop line.loopwiseBy means of loopslooseboxAlternative spelling of loose box.looseishAlternative form of loosish.loosejawA fish whose jaw can unhinge to swallow large prey.loosenedsimple past and past participle of loosenloosenerSomething that loosensloosnessObsolete form of looseness.lootableCapable of being looted; plunderable.looveredArchaic form of louvered.loparite(mineralogy) A granular, brittle oxide mineral of the perovskite class.lopearedAlternative form of lop-eared.lopezite(mineralogy) A rare red triclinic chromate mineral.lopgrassThe grass Bromus hordeaceus.lophenol(organic chemistry) The sterol 4-methylcholest-7-en-3-ollophotid(ichthyology) Any fish in the family Lophotidae, the crestfish or unicornfish.lophulidA small crest on a toothlopinglyWith a loping motion; with long, easy strides.lopolith(geology) mass similar to laccolith but concave downlopperedsimple past and past participle of lopperlopsidedNot even or balanced; not the same on one side as on the other.lopstickAlternative form of lobstick.loquitur(stage direction) Speaks.lordhoodThe state, quality, or condition of a lordlordingsplural of lordinglordlessWithout a lord.lordliercomparative form of lordly: more lordlylordlikeLike a lord; lordly.lordlilyIn a lordly manner.lordlingAn unimportant or petty lord.lordnessThe state or condition of a lordlordosedExhibiting lordosis.lordosis(anatomy) The normal concave, backwards curvature of the spine in the cervical and lumbar regions.lordotic(pathology) Of, relating to or afflicted with lordosis; having an abnormal backwards curvature of the spine.lordshipThe state or condition of being a lord.loreleisplural of loreleiloreless(archaic, poetic) Without lore or learning; uneducated.loresman(now rare) An instructor or teacher of traditional wisdom.loricate(transitive) To cover with some protecting substance, as with lute, a crust, coating, or plates.loricrinA major protein component of the cornified cell envelope found in terminally differentiated epidermal cells.lorikeetAny of various small, brightly coloured parrots native to Australasia. They are usually classified in the subfamily Loriinae.lorimersplural of lorimerlorisoidAny loris or galago of the superfamily LorisoidealornnessThe quality of being lorn.lorryfulAs much as a lorry can hold.lorryingThe process of transporting goods by lorry.lorrymanA person employed to operate a lorry (cart or wagon for transporting coke etc.).losartan(pharmacology) An antihypertensive drug that is taken orally in the form of its potassium salt C₂₂H₂₂ClKN₆O and blocks the action of the physiologically active form of angiotensin.loseableObsolete spelling of losable.losenger(obsolete) A flatterer or deceiver.loserdom(informal) The state or condition of being a loser.loserest(US, sports) Synonym of losingest (“losing the most games, votes, etc.”).loserish(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a loser (contemptible person or habitual failure).loseyite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing carbon, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and zinc.losinglyIn a manner that loses or will lose.losslessFree from loss, especially not losing electrical energy or force.lostling(poetic) A person who is lost or abandoned.lostnessThe fact or quality of being lost.lotebushA shrub native to dry, scrubby areas in the southwestern US and Mexico, with thorny branches and an edible fruit, Ziziphus obtusifolialotharioAlternative letter-case form of Lothario.lothfullObsolete form of loathful.lothsomeObsolete spelling of loathsome.lotiform(architecture) Having the form of, or decorated with, lotus flowerslotional(rare) Relating to, or in the form of, a lotion.lotionedsimple past and past participle of lotionlotrifenA particular heterocyclic compound.louchelyIn a louche manner.loucoumiAlternative form of loukoumi.loudenedsimple past and past participle of loudenloudnessStrength of sound: how loud it is.loudsome(chiefly poetic) Characterised or marked by loudness; noisylougheen(Ireland) A small lough.louisine(historical) A fine-grained, lightweight, soft-finished silk of microscopic basketweave.loukoumiTurkish delight.loungersplural of loungerloungingpresent participle and gerund of loungeloureiroA grape variety cultivated in Spain and Portugal, used in the production of white wine.lousiestsuperlative form of lousy: most lousyloutsomeCharacteristic or typical of a loutlouvered(American spelling) Having louvers.loveableAlternative form of lovable.loveablyAlternative form of lovably.lovebeadA bead made from a dyed seed pod, strung in a long beaded necklace and worn by men or women as part of countercultural fashion in the 1960s and 1970s.lovebird(figurative, usually in the plural) One of the members of an openly affectionate couple.lovebiteAlternative spelling of love bite.lovebombAlternative spelling of love bomb.lovedrugAlternative spelling of love drug.lovefest(informal) An effusive exchange of goodwill.loveholeThe anus or vagina, in the context of sex.lovekinsplural of lovekinloveliercomparative form of lovely: more lovelyloveliesplural of lovelylovelify(transitive, rare) To make lovely.lovelikeResembling or characteristic of love.lovelilyIn a lovely way.lovelingA beloved little one; darling; a beloved or lovable thing.lovelockA lock of hair that hangs down and is worn apart from the hair that remains.loveloreThe knowledge, science, study, or history of love.lovelornAbandoned or forsaken by one's lover; having constant bad luck in romance; desperate for love.lovemateThe person with whom one is mated in love; a lover or sweetheart.loveness(very rare, nonstandard) Love.lovenestAlternative form of love nest.loveniid(zoology) Any sea urchin in the family LoveniidaeloverboyA male lover, especially a young one.loverdomThe realm or sphere of lovers.loveress(dated, literary) A female lover.lovering(archaic, rare) Courtship; wooing.lovermanA man who is skilled at making love.loveseatAlternative spelling of love seat.loveshipThe act of falling in or making love; courtship.lovesickBehaving oddly, or as though in distress, due to being overcome by feelings of unrequited or unfulfilled love.lovesomeWorthy of love; having qualities that inspire love; lovable.lovesongAlternative spelling of love song.loveteam(Philippines) A pair of actors or television presenters who are promoted as a romantic couple.lovinglyIn a loving manner, affectionately.loviride(pharmacology) An antiviral drug against HIV.lowballsplural of lowballlowbrowsplural of lowbrowloweringpresent participle and gerund of lowerlowgradeAlternative form of low-grade.lowlandsplural of lowlandlowliestsuperlative form of lowly: most lowlylowliferSynonym of lowlife.lowlifesplural of lowlifelowlightA particularly unfavorable or mediocre moment or aspect.lowlivesplural of lowlifelowlyingAlternative form of low-lying.lowrance(obsolete) Synonym of lowrie.lowriderAttributive form of lowriders.lowrisesplural of lowriselowstand(geology) An interval during which the sea level was below the edge of a continental shelfloxapine(pharmacology) A typical antipsychotic medication derived from dibenzazepine and mainly used to treat schizophrenia.loxodont(zoology) Having teeth with several parallel oblique ridges on the surface.loyaliseAlternative form of loyalize.loyalismThe property of being a loyalist.loyalistA person who is loyal to a cause, generally used as a political affiliation.loyalize(transitive) To make (someone) loyal to a cause.loyaltieObsolete form of loyalty.lozengerArchaic form of lozenge.lozengesplural of lozengelubberlyClumsy and stupid; resembling a lubber (an inexperienced person).lubricalObsolete form of lubric.lubricin(biochemistry) Any of a class of water-soluble glycoproteins that provide lubrication to articular cartilage.lucanicaA short, fat, rustic pork sausage in Ancient Roman cuisine.lucentlyIn a lucent manner.lucernal(archaic) Of, pertaining to, or using a lamp.luchador(professional wrestling) A Mexican professional wrestler, frequently (but not always) masked.luciaminA particular steroid glycoside.lucidityThe property of being lucid; lucidness.lucifersplural of luciferluciformHaving, in some respects, the nature of light; resembling light.luckiestsuperlative form of lucky: most luckylucklessUnsuccessful, in a failing manner.lucklingOne favoured by luck or fortune.lucksomeMarked by luck; fortunate; characterised as luckylucrific(obsolete) Producing profitluculent(now rare) Shining, brilliant.lucumoneSynonym of lucumo.ludditesplural of ludditeludefiskAlternative form of lutefisk.luderickA fish of species Girella tricuspidata.ludibund(archaic, formal) sportive, playful, frolicsomeludologyThe study of games and other forms of play.ludopath(non-native speakers' English) One who exhibits ludopathy (problem gambling).lueshite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-disphenoidal mineral containing niobium, oxygen, and sodium.luffward(nautical, archaic) Alternative form of loofward.luggable(computing, dated) An early portable computer, similar to a desktop computer.luggagedladen with luggagelugholesplural of lugholelugwormsplural of lugwormlukecold(rare) Between warm and cool temperatures, but cooler than lukewarm.lukecool(rare) Synonym of lukecold (“moderately cool”, “not very enthusiastic”).lukenessThe quality of being lukewarm.lukewarm(temperature) Between warm and cool.lullable(rare) Able to be lulled.lullabyeArchaic form of lullaby.lullilooTo utter a high-pitched oscillating joyous cry such as is traditionally used in Africa and the Middle East.lullsome(rare) Characterised or marked by lullinglumachel(geology) A grey form of limestone that contains fossil shells, and reflects a fiery play of colourslumazine(organic chemistry) The phenolic heterocycle 2,4-dihydroxypteridine that is related to riboflavinlumbayaoHeritiera javanica; a Philippine timber tree.lumbered(UK, slang, obsolete) In prison.lumbererOne who lumbers, who moves in a heavy and ungainly manner.lumberlyClumsy, cumbrous.lumbrousSynonym of lumbering.lumenizeTo undergo lumenizationluminantThat illuminates; luminous.luminaryOne who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.luminaseAn enzyme preparation used to lighten the skinluminate(obsolete) To illuminate.luminism(art) An American artistic style of the 19th century, characterised by effects of light in landscapes.luminist(painting) A painter who works in the style of luminism.luminousEmitting light; glowing brightly; shining.lummocksplural of lummocklummoxesplural of lummoxlumpenlyIn a lumpen manner.lumpiestsuperlative form of lumpy: most lumpylumplessWithout lumps.lumplikeCharacteristic of or resembling a lump; lumpish.lumpsomeCharacterised or marked by lumpslunabaseThe substance that forms the darker areas of the lunar surface, as opposed to lunarite.lunaciesplural of lunacylunanaut(rare) An astronaut who travels to the Moon; a lunarnaut.lunarianAlternative letter-case form of Lunarian.lunarist(obsolete or historical) One who believes in the influence of the Moon on the weather of the Earth.lunariteThe substance that forms the lighter portions of the lunar surface, as opposed to lunabase.lunariumA mechanical model illustrating the motion of the Moon around the Earth.lunatelyIn a lunate manner.lunatickObsolete form of lunatic.lunaticsplural of lunaticlunationA month of an average of approximately 29.53 days, measured from a lunar phase until the return of that same phase.lunatize(transitive, rare) To turn someone into a lunatic.lunchboxA container for transporting meals, especially lunch.luncheonA formal meal served in the middle of the day.lunchersplural of luncherlunchingpresent participle and gerund of lunchlunetted(architecture) Having a lunette or lunettes.lunettesplural of lunettelungeingpresent participle and gerund of lungelungfishAn air-breathing fish, of the class Dipnoi, that have four limblike appendages instead of finslunglessWithout lungs.lunglikeResembling or characteristic of a lung.lungootiObsolete form of langoti.lungootyObsolete form of langoti.lungsickBovine contagious pleuropneumonia.lungwormAny of the diverse species of nematode worms that are parasitic to mammalian lungs, principally found in the superfamilies Metastrongylidae and Trichostrongyloidea in order Strongylida.lungwortAny of various European plants, of the genus Pulmonaria (family Boraginaceae), that were once used to treat respiratory disorders.lunkhead(derogatory, informal, originally US) A fool or idiot.lunokhodOne of the Soviet robotic lunar rovers.lunulate(botany, zoology) Resembling a small crescentlunuliteA small circular fossil bryozoan.lupenone(organic chemistry) The triterpenoid (1R,3aR,4S,5aR,5bR,7aR,11aR,11bR,13aR,13bR)-1-isopropenyl-3a,5a,5b,8,8,11a-hexamethyl-eicosahydro-cyclopenta[a]chrysen-9-oneluperineAny moth of the genus LuperinalupicideThe killing of a wolf or wolves.lupiformResembling lupus.lupinelyIn a lupine manner; like a wolf.lupinine(organic chemistry) A bitter alkaloid present in Lupinus.lupophonA woodwind instrument like an oboe.lupulineAlternative spelling of lupulin.lurchersplural of lurcherlurchingpresent participle and gerund of lurchlurementSynonym of allurement (“enticement”).luresomeCharacterised or marked by luring; alluringluridityThe quality of being lurid.luringlySo as to lure or tempt; enticingly.lurksomeCharacterised or marked by lurking; lurkylurryman(mining) One who handles or manages a lurry.lusciousSweet and pleasant; delicious; juicy, succulent.lushburg(obsolete, historical) A spurious coin of light weight imported into England from Luxembourg (then called Lussheburgh).lushnessThe property of being lush.lusteredsimple past and past participle of lusterlustfullArchaic form of lustful.lustiestsuperlative form of lusty: most lustylustiousFull of lustiness or lust; vigorous, lush.lustlessWithout sexual lust.lustrate(ambitransitive, with 'through') Synonym of pass through, traverse.lustrify(obsolete) To give luster to; to make lustrous.lustrineAlternative form of lustring.lustringA glossy silk fabric; lutestring.lustrousHaving a glow or lustre.lustsomeMarked or characterised by lust; given to lust; sensual; lustfullustuousCharacterised by lust or lustfulness; lustfullutamideA ceramide present in the giant-leaved fig tree Ficus lutealutanistAlternative form of lutenist.lutationThe act or method of luting vessels, of cementing vessels using lute (the material)lutecian(mineralogy) Containing lutetium.lutecite(mineralogy) Synonym of moganite.luteciumObsolete form of lutetium.lutefishAny of a family of characiform fish (Citharinidae), including the genera Citharidium (one species), Citharinops (one species), and Citharinus (6 species).lutefiskA traditional Nordic dish made from stockfish and soda lye.lutelike(music) Resembling a lute in form or soundlutenistOne who plays the lute, a lutist.luteolin(organic chemistry) A particular flavone, found in many vegetables, that functions as an antioxidantlutetate(inorganic chemistry) Any oxyanion of lutetium; any salt containing such an ionlutetiumThe chemical element with atomic number 71, a silvery-white metal which resists corrosion in dry air.lutherieThe craft of making stringed musical instruments.luthernsplural of luthernluthiersplural of luthierluthieryThe construction and repair of stringed instruments.luticole(biology, zoology) A creature that lives, feeds, or breeds in muddy places, or even in mud itself.lutidine(organic chemistry) Any of several dimethyl derivatives of pyridine, but especially 2,6-dimethyl pyridine that occurs in coal tar.lutjanid(zoology) Any member of the family Lutjanidae; a snapper.lutropinluteinizing hormonelutulentPertaining to mud, muddy.luvverly(UK, nonstandard) Pronunciation spelling of lovely.luxation(medicine) The act of luxating, or the state of being luxated; a dislocation or displacement.luxmeter(photography) A light meterluxuriesplural of luxuryluxurist(obsolete) Someone who indulges in luxury; a person of expensive taste.luxurity(uncountable) The quality of being luxurious.luzonite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-scalenohedral pale brownish pink mineral containing arsenic, copper, and sulfur.lycaenidA member of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae, the gossamer-winged butterflies.lychgateAlternative form of lych-gate.lycodine(organic chemistry) Any of a group of tetracyclic alkaloids obtained from Lycopodiumlycopene(organic chemistry) A red carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes, other red vegetables, and in animal tissue; there is some evidence that it may lower the risk of prostate cancer.lycopode(archaic) lycopodium powder (an inflammable yellow powder found in species of lycopodium, or club moss).lycopodsplural of lycopodlycopsidAny primitive plant of the division Lycopodiophyta, such as a clubmoss.lycorine(chemistry) A toxic crystalline alkaloid that inhibits protein synthesis, found in several plant specieslycosoid(zoology) Any spider in the superfamily Lycosoidea or similar taxonomic group.lycosomeA formulation of lycopene and whey protein used as a food supplement.lyfoline(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Heimia salicifolia.lygodium(botany) Any of the genus Lygodium of climbing ferns.lykewakeAlternative form of lich-wake.lymnaeid(zoology) Any pond snail in the family Lymnaeidae.lymphoid(anatomy) Relating to, or found within the lymphatic system of the bodylymphoma(oncology, pathology) A malignant tumor that arises in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue.lymphousOf or relating to lymph.lynchersplural of lyncherlynchingExecution of a person by mob action without due process of law, especially by hanging.lynchmobAlternative form of lynch mob.lynchpinAlternative form of linchpin.lynxlikeResembling a lynx.lyonsiid(zoology) Any clam in the family Lyonsiidae.lyonsite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal black mineral containing copper, iron, oxygen, and vanadium.lyophile(chemistry) a lyophilic substancelyophobe(chemistry) A lyophobic substance.lyotropy(physics) The condition of being lyotropiclyratelyIn a lyrate manner.lyrebirdEither of two large ground-dwelling Australian songbirds, of the genus Menura, named because of the beautiful tail feathers of the male of one species, the superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae), which can be erected to look like a lyre, and notable for their extraordinary ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment.lyrelikeResembling or characteristic of a lyre.lyretailAny of various fishes whose tails resemble a lyre (musical instrument).lyriciseAlternative form of lyricize.lyricismGreat enthusiasm.lyricistA person who writes the lyrics of a song.lyricize(transitive) To make lyrical; to treat in a poetically sentimental or emotional manner.lyriformHaving the shape of a lyre.lysdexia(humorous) Dyslexia; proneness to metathesis in reading, writing, or speech due to (real or imagined) dyslexia.lysdexic(humorous) Dyslexic.lysergic(comparable) Psychedelic, trippy.lysergolAn alkaloid of the ergoline family, found in some fungi and in the morning glory family of plants.lysergyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from lysergic acidlysidine(organic chemistry) A nucleoside derived from cytidinelysigeny(biology) Creation of cavities by lysis.lysocyteSynonym of lymphocyte.lysogensplural of lysogenlysogenyThe incorporation of the nucleic acid of a bacteriophage into that of a host bacterium; sometimes transmitted to daughter cells following lysislysopine(organic chemistry) An amino acid, carboxyethyl-lysine, that is the lysine analogue of octopinelysosome(cytology) An organelle found in all types of animal cells which contains a large range of digestive enzymes capable of splitting most biological macromolecules.lysotypeSynonym of phagotype.lysozyme(biochemistry) A bacteriolytic (or antibiotic) enzyme found in many animal secretions, and in egg white.lysylateAlternative spelling of lysinylate.lyterian(medicine, obsolete, rare) Of or pertaining to lysislythrine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Heimia salicifolia.lyticase(biochemistry) A complex of endoglucanase and protease catalyzes yeast cell lysislyuelodeObsolete spelling of livelihood.lyxonate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lyxonic acidlyxosideA pyranoside ring in which the glycone is lyxose.lyxulose(biochemistry) A pentose keto sugar, a derivative of lyxose
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