English Words: L

16,425 words · Page 50 of 329

Lapadulaname

A surname from Italian

lapalissadenoun

An obvious, self-evident truth, especially humorously so; a tautology or truism.

Lapalissianadj

Very obvious, completely apparent.

Lapalissianlyadv

In a very obvious or completely apparent way or manner.

LAPANname

The National Institute of Aeronautics and Space, an Indonesian space program.

lapaquistatnoun

A cholesterol-lowering drug.

laparo-prefix

flank, side

laparocelenoun

A rupture or hernia in the lumbar regions.

laparoconversionnoun

conversion of a laparoscopic procedure to a normal, open one

laparoendoscopicadj

Relating to laparoendoscopy

laparoendoscopynoun

laparoscopic endoscopy

laparohysteropexynoun

ventrofixation of the uterus

laparohysterosalpingooophorectomynoun

A surgical removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries by means of laparoscopy.

laparoscopenoun

A thin endoscope that may be inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall.

laparoscopicadj

Of, relating to, or using laparoscopy or a laparoscope.

laparoscopicallyadv

By means of laparoscopy.

laparoscopistnoun

One who carries out laparoscopy.

laparoscopynoun

Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.

laparosternotomynoun

A laparoscopic sternotomy

laparostomynoun

The surgical opening of the peritoneum to expose the abdominal contents

laparotomicadj

Of, pertaining to, or by means of laparotomy.

laparotomizeverb

To perform laparotomy upon.

laparotomynoun

The surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation.

lapboardnoun

A board held on the lap as a simple lap desk.

LAPDname

Initialism of Los Angeles Police Department.

lapdanceverb

Alternative spelling of lap dance.

lapdognoun

Alternative spelling of lap dog.

lapdoggerynoun

Behavior or activity characteristic of a lapdog, such as idleness or submission.

Lapeer Countyname

One of 83 counties in Michigan, United States. County seat: Lapeer.

lapelnoun

Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat that are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.

lapeledadj

Having lapels.

lapelledadj

Having lapels.

lapellessadj

Without lapels.

Lapennaname

A surname from Italian.

Laperlename

A surname from French.

LaPermnoun

A domestic cat of a particular breed with curly fur.

lapfulnoun

As much as somebody's lap can hold.

Laphamname

A surname.

laphamitenoun

A monoclinic-prismatic dark red mineral containing arsenic, selenium, and sulfur.

lapheldadj

Held on one's lap; being a laptop computer.

laphetnoun

Alternative form of lahpet.

Laphroaigname

A whisky distillery, noted for its strong peaty taste, on Islay in Scotland.

lapicidenoun

A stonecutter.

Lapidname

A surname.

lapidableadj

Nubile, mature for sexual intercourse (of a woman).

lapidarianadj

Synonym of lapidary.

lapidariousadj

Consisting of stones; stony.

lapidariumnoun

A place where stone monuments and fragments of archaeological interest are exhibited.

lapidarynoun

A person who cuts and polishes, engraves, or deals in gems and precious stones.

lapidateverb

To throw stones or other objects at, as punishment, sometimes until death.

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The English alphabetical index for the letter L contains 16,425 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 329 pages, and you are currently viewing page 50. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

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