English Words: L

16,425 words · Page 7 of 329

lanthanumnoun

A chemical element (symbol La) with an atomic number of 57: a soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes slowly when exposed to air.

lanyardnoun

A short rope used for fastening rigging, as a handle, etc.

Lanyonname

A hamlet (Lanyon Farm) in Madron parish, south-west Cornwall, England (OS grid ref SW4234).

Lanzaname

A surname from Italian.

Lanzarotename

An island of the Canary Islands, with capital Arrecife.

Lanzhouname

A prefecture-level city, the provincial capital of Gansu, in northwestern China.

Laonoun

A Tai ethnic group native to Southeast Asia.

Laoisname

A county of Leinster, Ireland.

Laosname

A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Capital: Vientiane.

Laotiannoun

A person from the Lao People's Democratic Republic or of Lao descent.

lapnoun

The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.

lapanoun

An open structure in South Africa, typically a thatched roof supported by wooden poles.

laparoscopicadj

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

laparoscopynoun

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

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.

LAPDname

Initialism of Los Angeles Police Department.

lapdognoun

Alternative spelling of lap dog.

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.

Laphamname

A surname.

Lapidname

A surname.

lapidarynoun

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

Lapierrename

A surname from French, equivalent to English Stone.

lapinnoun

Rabbit fur.

lapisnoun

Ellipsis of lapis lazuli.

Laplacename

A surname from French, famously held by

Laplacianadj

Alternative form of Laplacean.

Laplandname

The northern parts of Scandinavia and Finland with the Kola Peninsula in Russia, traditionally inhabited by the Sami people.

Lapointename

A surname from French.

Laportename

A surname from French.

Lappnoun

An indigenous person from Lapland. One of the Sami people.

lappedadj

Being one or more complete laps behind the leader in a race.

lappingverb

present participle and gerund of lap

lapsnoun

plural of lap

lapsenoun

A temporary failure; a slip.

lapsedverb

simple past and past participle of lapse

lapsesnoun

plural of lapse

lapsingverb

present participle and gerund of lapse

laptopnoun

A laptop computer.

larnoun

singular of lares: a household god, particularly overseeing the family itself.

Laraname

A suburb of Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Laramiename

A city, the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States.

larcenynoun

The unlawful taking of personal property as an attempt to deprive the legal owner of it permanently.

larchnoun

A coniferous tree, of genus Larix, having deciduous leaves in fascicles.

lardnoun

Fat from the abdomen of a pig, especially as prepared for use in cooking or pharmacy.

lardernoun

A cool room in a domestic house where food is stored.

Lardnername

A surname originating as an occupation

Laredoname

A large city, the county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States.

largadj

Obsolete spelling of large.

largeadj

Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

largelyadv

In a widespread or large manner.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

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 7. 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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