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11-letter words starting with l

  • lantern fly — any of several large tropical insects of the family Fulgoridae, formerly thought to be luminescent.
  • lantern jaw — a distinctly protruding, often wide lower jaw.
  • lanternfish — any of several small, deep-sea fishes of the family Myctophidae, having rows of luminous organs along each side, certain species of which migrate to the surface at night.
  • lanthanides — Plural form of lanthanide.
  • lanthanoids — Plural form of lanthanoid.
  • lap dancing — an erotic dance by a stripteaser performed mostly in the lap of a customer.
  • laparectomy — excision of strips of the abdominal wall and suturing of the wounds so as to correct laxity of the abdominal muscles.
  • laparoscope — a flexible fiberoptic instrument, passed through a small incision in the abdominal wall and equipped with biopsy forceps, an obturator, scissors or the like, with which to examine the abdominal cavity or perform minor surgery.
  • laparoscopy — examination of the abdominal cavity or performance of minor abdominal surgery using a laparoscope.
  • lapel badge — pin or button worn on the collar
  • lapidescent — in the process of changing into stone
  • lapidifying — Present participle of lapidify.
  • lapilliform — shaped like a pebble
  • lappet moth — a large purple-brown hairy eggar moth, Gastropacha quercifolia, whose grey furry caterpillars have lappets on each flank
  • larcenously — In a larcenous manner.
  • larch river — a river in N Quebec, Canada, flowing NE to the Caniapiscau River. 270 miles (434 km) long.
  • lardy-dardy — characterized by excessive elegance.
  • large black — a heavy black breed of pig with long lop ears: used for crossbreeding
  • large print — text printed in larger text than normal, so as to make it easier to read, esp for the visually impaired
  • large white — a large white butterfly, Pieris brassicae, with scanty black markings, the larvae of which feed on brassica leaves
  • large-print — set in a type size larger than normal for the benefit of persons with impaired vision: large-print newspapers.
  • large-scale — very extensive or encompassing; of great scope: a large-scale business plan.
  • lark around — If you lark around or lark about, you behave in a playful, childish, and silly way, often in order to make people laugh.
  • larrikinism — (Australia, New Zealand) The behaviour of larrikins (hooligans); impertinent and disrespectful behaviour.
  • larviparous — producing larvae, as certain insects and mollusks.
  • larvivorous — feeding on larvae; larva-eating.
  • laryngismus — Laryngospasm.
  • laryngology — the branch of medicine dealing with the larynx.
  • laryngotomy — incision of the larynx.
  • laser light — light which is generated by a laser
  • laser proof — a print proof of an element of a page printed out on a laser printer, so as to give an almost accurate preview of the final printout
  • laser sight — a device on a firearm that uses a laser to pinpoint impact.
  • lashkar gah — a city in S Afghanistan, situated between the Arghandab and Helmand rivers: capital of Helmand province. Pop: 201 546 (2006 est)
  • lasiocampid — (zoology) Any member of the Lasiocampidae.
  • lassa fever — a highly contagious viral disease, largely confined to central West Africa, characterized by fever, difficulty in swallowing, and inflammation of the pharynx, often progressing to infect the lungs, heart, and kidneys, leading to death.
  • lassen peak — an active volcano in N California, in the S Cascade Range. 10,465 feet (3190 meters).
  • last breath — When someone takes their last breath, they die.
  • last gospel — in the order of service for the Mass, the final reading of a Gospel lesson.
  • last hurrah — a politician's final campaign.
  • last minute — the time just preceding a deadline or when some decisive action must be taken.
  • last resort — desperate recourse
  • last supper — the supper of Jesus and His disciples on the eve of His Crucifixion. Compare Lord's Supper (def 1).
  • last-cyclic — denoting rules that apply only to main clauses
  • last-minute — the time just preceding a deadline or when some decisive action must be taken.
  • lastingness — The property of lasting; duration, permanence.
  • latchstring — a string passed through a hole in a door, for raising the latch from the outside.
  • late blight — a disease of plants, especially potatoes, celery, etc., characterized by spotting, blighting, and withering or decay of the entire plant, caused by any of several fungi, as Phytophthora infestans or Septoria apii.
  • late charge — a penalty charge in addition to the regularly scheduled payment, as of a loan, if such payment has not been made when due.
  • late hebrew — the Hebrew language as used from about a.d. 70 through the 13th century, including Mishnaic Hebrew and Medieval Hebrew.
  • lateen sail — a triangular sail set on a long sloping yard, used especially on the Mediterranean Sea.
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