8-letter words containing la
- lantanas — Plural form of lantana.
- lanterns — Plural form of lantern.
- lanthorn — lantern.
- lantsang — Chinese name of Mekong.
- lanyards — Plural form of lanyard.
- laodamas — a son of Eteocles who defended Thebes against the Epigoni, killed Aegialeus, and was killed by Alcmaeon.
- laodamia — a daughter of Acastus who committed suicide so that she could join her husband, Protesilaus, in the underworld.
- laodicea — ancient name of Latakia.
- laoighis — a county in Leinster, in the central Republic of Ireland. 623 sq. mi. (1615 sq. km). County seat: Port Laoighise.
- laomedon — a king of Troy and the father of Priam, for whom the walls of Troy were built by Apollo and Poseidon.
- lap belt — (in a motor vehicle) a seat belt secured to the framework of a seat and fastening across the lap of a driver or a passenger.
- lap link — a chain link for joining two lengths of chain, having a split in one end so that it can be opened to receive other links and then closed again.
- lap robe — a blanket, fur covering, or the like, used to cover one's lap or legs, as when sitting outdoors or riding in an open vehicle.
- lap-band — a device fitted around the stomach to reduce its capacity as an aid to losing weight
- lap-size — of a size to fit the lap: a lap-size chessboard.
- lapactic — purgative; cathartic.
- lapboard — a thin, flat board to be held on the lap for use as a table or writing surface.
- lapdance — Alternative spelling of lap dance.
- lapelled — Having lapels.
- lapidary — Also, lapidist [lap-i-dist] /ˈlæp ɪ dɪst/ (Show IPA). a worker who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones.
- lapidate — to pelt with stones.
- lapidify — To become stone or stony.
- lapidist — Also, lapidist [lap-i-dist] /ˈlæp ɪ dɪst/ (Show IPA). a worker who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones.
- lapillus — a small stony particle ejected from a volcano.
- lappered — to clabber; curdle.
- lappeted — Simple past tense and past participle of lappet.
- lapsable — liable to lapse.
- lapsible — liable to lapse.
- lapstone — A stone for the lap, on which shoemakers used to beat leather.
- lapwings — Plural form of lapwing.
- lararium — (in an ancient Roman home) a shrine for the Lares.
- larboard — (formerly) port2 (def 1).
- larcener — a person who commits larceny.
- lard oil — a colorless or yellowish oil expressed from lard, used chiefly as a lubricant for cutting tools.
- lard pig — a large type of pig used principally for lard
- lard-ass — a person having unusually large buttocks.
- larderer — a person in charge of a larder
- largando — allargando.
- large it — to enjoy oneself or celebrate in an extravagant way
- largened — Simple past tense and past participle of largen.
- largesse — generous bestowal of gifts.
- lariated — Simple past tense and past participle of lariat.
- larksome — mischievous or fond of larking
- larkspur — a town in W California.
- larouche — Lyndon H., Jr. born 1922, U.S. economist and politician.
- larousse — Pierre Athanase [pyer a-ta-nahz] /pyɛr a taˈnɑz/ (Show IPA), 1817–75, French grammarian, lexicographer, and encyclopedist.
- larrigan — a knee-high boot of oiled leather with a moccasin foot, worn by lumbermen and trappers.
- larrikin — a street rowdy; hoodlum.
- larrocha — Alicia de [ah-lee-thyah th e,, -syah] /ɑˈli θyɑ ðɛ,, -syɑ/ (Show IPA), 1923–2009, Spanish concert pianist.
- larruped — Simple past tense and past participle of larrup.