English Words Starting With L

• lemnos

  nounLow
  /ˈlɛmnɒs/A Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea.
• lemon

  adjectivenounB1
  /ˈlem.ən/A yellow citrus fruit with sour juice and a thick skin.
• lemon balm

  nounC1
  /ˌlem.ən ˈbɑːm/A perennial herb (Melissa officinalis) of the mint family, with lemon-scented leaves used in cooking and herbal medicine.
• lemon cheese

  nounLow
  /ˈlem.ən ˌtʃiːz/A sweet, thick spread made from lemons, sugar, eggs, and butter, with a texture similar to a firm curd; a type of preserve.
• lemon drop

  nounLow-medium
  /ˈlem.ən ˌdrɒp/A small, hard sweet or candy with a strong lemon flavor, typically made from sugar, lemon juice, and citric acid.
• lemon fish

  nounLow
  /ˈlɛm.ən ˌfɪʃ/An edible marine fish with yellowish colouring or flavour, often referring to species like the queenfish (Seriola spp.), yellowtail kingfish, or other amberjacks, and sometimes used for sharks like the soupfin shark.
• lemon geranium

  nounLow
  /ˌlem.ən dʒəˈreɪ.ni.əm/A specific variety of the common geranium plant (Pelargonium) known for its leaves that emit a strong lemon scent when touched or crushed.
• lemon grass

  nounB2
  /ˈlem.ən ˌɡrɑːs/A tropical, aromatic grass of Asian origin (genus Cymbopogon), used as a culinary and medicinal herb.
• lemon grove

  nounC2
  /ˈlem.ən ɡrəʊv/A plantation or area where lemon trees are cultivated.
• lemon kali

  nounLow
  /ˈlɛm.ən ˈkɑː.li/ or /ˈkæl.i/A colloquial or humorous slang term in British English for a lemonade-flavoured carbonated soft drink, often implying a generic or slightly inferior brand.
• lemon law

  nounC1
  /ˈlɛmən lɔː/A law that provides a remedy for purchasers of new vehicles that repeatedly fail to meet standards of quality and performance, typically requiring the manufacturer to repurchase or replace the vehicle.
• lemon mint

  nounB1/B2
  /ˌlɛm.ən ˈmɪnt/A fragrant herb (Mentha × piperita citrata or similar cultivars) with leaves that combine the aroma of lemon and mint.
• lemon oil

  nounC1
  /ˌlem.ən ˈɔɪl/An aromatic oil extracted from the peel of lemons, used primarily in cooking, aromatherapy, and as a cleaning or polishing agent.
• lemon shark

  nounLow
  /ˈlem.ən ˌʃɑːk/A large, stout-bodied species of shark (Negaprion brevirostris) with a yellowish-brown dorsal color.
• lemon sole

  nounLow
  /ˌlɛm.ən ˈsəʊl/A flatfish (Microstomus kitt) found in European waters, valued as a food fish; it has a small head and a sweet, delicate white flesh.
• lemon squash

  nounC2
  /ˌlem.ən ˈskwɒʃ/A non-alcoholic, carbonated soft drink with a lemon flavour.
• lemon squeezer

  nounB1
  /ˈlem.ən ˌskwiː.zər/A small kitchen tool, often made of glass, ceramic, metal, or plastic, designed to extract juice from lemons or other citrus fruits by pressing the fruit halves against a ridged dome.
• lemon stick

  nounLow
  /ˈlɛmən stɪk/A confectionery item consisting of a stick of lemon-flavored rock candy or a sweet served with a piece of fresh lemon.
• lemon verbena

  nounC1
  /ˌlem.ən vɜːˈbiː.nə/A perennial shrub (Aloysia citrodora) native to South America, cultivated for its strongly lemon-scented leaves used in cooking, herbal teas, and perfumery.
• lemon yellow

  nounC1
  /ˌlem.ən ˈjel.əʊ/A bright, light shade of yellow resembling the colour of a lemon.

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