8-letter words containing a, r, n
- lawrence — D(avid) H(erbert) 1885–1930, English novelist.
- layering — a thickness of some material laid on or spread over a surface: a layer of soot on the window sill; two layers of paint.
- learners — Plural form of learner.
- learning — knowledge acquired by systematic study in any field of scholarly application.
- leathern — made of leather.
- lecanora — any of various crustaceous lichens of the genus Lecanora, some of which are eaten and some of which are used in dyeing
- lernaean — relating to Lerna, the swamp or lake near Argos in which dwelt the Hydra which Hercules slew
- levanter — a strong easterly wind in the Mediterranean.
- liberian — a republic in W Africa: founded by freed American slaves 1822. About 43,000 sq. mi. (111,000 sq. km). Capital: Monrovia.
- ligurian — an apparently Indo-European language used in ancient times along the NW coast of the Ligurian Sea.
- liminary — (obsolete) introductory or preparatory.
- linarite — a mineral, a complex basic sulfate of lead and copper, having a deep-blue color resembling that of azurite.
- line art — graphic material that consists of lines or areas of pure black and pure white and requires no screening for reproduction. Compare halftone (def 2).
- linear a — an ancient system of writing, not yet deciphered, inscribed on clay tablets, pottery, and other objects found at Minoan sites on Crete and other Greek islands.
- linear b — an ancient system of writing representing a very early form of Greek, deciphered by Michael Ventris chiefly from clay tablets found at Knossos on Crete and at Pylos.
- linearly — of, consisting of, or using lines: linear design.
- lingular — a tongue-shaped organ, process, or tissue.
- loanword — a word in one language that has been borrowed from another language and usually naturalized, as wine, taken into Old English from Latin vinum, or macho, taken into Modern English from Spanish.
- lochearn — a city in N Maryland, near Baltimore.
- londrina — a city in E Brazil.
- long arm — a long pole fitted with any of various devices, as a hook or clamp, for performing tasks otherwise out of reach.
- longhair — Sometimes Disparaging. an intellectual.
- lonicera — Any plant of the genus Lonicera, the honeysuckles.
- lorestan — Luristan.
- lorraine — Also, Lorrain. Claude (Claude Gelée) 1600–82, French painter.
- losartan — An angiotensin receptor antagonist that shows antihypertensive activity.
- luhrmann — Baz (Mark Anthony). born 1962, Australian film director and screenwriter; his films include Strictly Ballroom (1992), Romeo and Juliet (1996), Moulin Rouge (2001), Australia (2008), and The Great Gatsby (2013)
- luminary — a celestial body, as the sun or moon.
- lunarian — a being supposedly inhabiting the moon.
- lunarist — a person who believes the moon influences weather
- luristan — a mountainous region in W Iran.
- lutheran — of or relating to Luther, adhering to his doctrines, or belonging to one of the Protestant churches that bear his name.
- lysander — died 395 b.c, Spartan naval commander and statesman.
- lysandra — a female given name.
- macarena — (often initial capital letter) a dance performed in a group line or solo and following a rhythmic pattern of arm, hand, and hip movements in time to a Spanish song.
- macaroni — small, tubular pasta prepared from wheat flour.
- macarons — Plural form of macaron.
- macaroon — a drop cookie made of egg whites, sugar, usually almond paste or coconut, and sometimes a little flour.
- maccaron — Alternative spelling of macaron.
- machiner — One who operates a machine.
- maclaren — Ian [ee-uh n,, ahy-uh n] /ˈi ən,, ˈaɪ ən/ (Show IPA), Watson, John.
- macruran — belonging or pertaining to the suborder Macrura, comprising the lobsters, crayfishes, shrimps, and prawns.
- madbrain — (archaic) A rash or hotheaded person.
- maeander — ancient name of the Menderes (def 2).
- magnetar — A neutron star with an extremely strong magnetic field.
- maharani — (formerly) the wife of a maharajah.
- mahendra — (Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Deva) 1920–72, king of Nepal 1955–72.
- maindoor — a door giving access to a house from the street
- mainyard — (sailing) The yard of the mainmast, from which the mainsail is hung.
- majorcan — a native or inhabitant of Majorca