English Words Starting With L

• lemon-grass oil

  nounLow
  /ˈlem.ən ˌɡrɑːs ɔɪl/An essential oil extracted from the leaves and stalks of the lemongrass plant (Cymbopogon), used for its citrusy aroma and flavor.
• lemonade

  nounA2
  /ˌlɛməˈneɪd/A sweetened, still or carbonated beverage made from lemon juice, water, and sugar.
• lemonade berry

  nounLow
  /ˌlɛməˈneɪd ˈbɛri/The common name for the shrub Rhus integrifolia, native to coastal southern California and Baja California, producing pinkish-red, tart berries.
• lemond

  nounHigh
  /ˈlɛm.ən/A yellow citrus fruit with sour juice.
• lemonfish

  nounLow
  /ˈlɛmənfɪʃ/A marine fish, often referring to species like the Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) or the Moonfish (genus Monodactylus), typically having a yellowish or silvery colouration.
• lemonwood

  nounC2
  /ˈlɛmənwʊd/A type of hardwood tree, or the wood from such a tree.
• lempa

  nounExtremely rare/Obscure
  /ˈlɛmpə/Not a standard English word. Likely refers to a village in Cyprus, a surname of Finnish origin, or a misspelling/mishearing of other words like 'lambda' or 'lamp'.
• lemper

  nounObsolete/Rare
  /ˈlɛmpə/A person who coaxes, entices, or persuades someone to do something, often with gentle or subtle pressure.
• lempert operation

  nounVery Low
  /ˈlɛmpət ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/A specific surgical procedure on the inner ear, also known as a fenestration operation, used historically to treat otosclerosis by creating a new window in the horizontal semicircular canal.
• lempira

  nounC1
  /lɛmˈpɪərə/The primary unit of currency in Honduras.
• lemuel

  nounLow
  /ˈlɛm.ju.əl/A male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'devoted to God' or 'belonging to God'.
• lemur

  nounLow frequency in general discourse, but common in zoological, conservation, and travel contexts related to Madagascar.
  /ˈliː.mə(r)/A small to medium-sized primate native to Madagascar, typically nocturnal with large eyes, a long tail, and often a pointed snout.
• lemuralia

  nounVery Low (Specialist/Literary)
  /ˌlɛmjʊˈreɪlɪə/A historical Roman religious festival held in May to appease the spirits of the dead (lemures).
• lemures

  plural-nounLow (C2)
  /ˈlɛm.jʊ.riːz/The ghosts or spirits of the dead in ancient Roman religion, especially malevolent, nocturnal spirits.
• lemuria

  nounVery Low
  /lɪˈmjʊə.ri.ə/A hypothetical lost continent or landmass, often considered to have existed in the Indian or Pacific Ocean, proposed in the 19th century to explain certain biogeographical patterns.
• lemuroid

  adjectivenounC2 (Very Rare / Specialised)
  /ˈlɛmjʊrɔɪd/A member of the primate superfamily Lemuroidea, comprising lemurs and their extinct relatives; resembling or characteristic of a lemur.
• len

  nounVery Low / Dialectal / Archaic
  /lɛn/A Scottish and Northern English term primarily meaning to cease, stop, or desist from an action.
• lena

  nounVery Low
  /ˈliːnə/A proper noun, typically a female given name of multiple origins.
• lenaea

  nounVery low frequency (extremely rare outside specialized classical, historical, or literary contexts).
  /lɪˈniːə/An ancient Greek festival in honor of Dionysus, held in Athens during the month of Gamelion (January–February), featuring theatrical competitions and dramatic performances.
• lenape

  nounLow (C2)
  /ləˈnɑːpi/A member of a group of Native American tribes historically inhabiting the Delaware River valley and surrounding areas.

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