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leukotriene
nounVery Low
/ˌluːkə(ʊ)ˈtraɪiːn/A type of inflammatory signaling molecule derived from arachidonic acid, involved in immune responses and allergic reactions.
leuricus
nounExtremely Rare / Non-existent
/ˈlʊərɪkəs/(Non-standard / Fabricated) This word has no established meaning or etymology in the English language. It appears to be a neologism, portmanteau, or fictional term.
leutze
nounExtremely rare / Proper noun only
/ˈlɔɪtsə/A proper noun referring to a surname, most notably the 19th-century German-American painter Emanuel Leutze.
leuven
nounRare
/ˈlɜːvən/A city in Belgium, home to one of Europe's oldest universities.
lev.
abbreviationnounLow (Rare as an abbreviation)
/ˈlev(ə)lɪŋ/A written abbreviation for 'levelling' (UK) or 'leveling' (US), indicating the process of making something flat, even, or equal.
levade
nounRare / C2+
/ləˈvɑːd/A classical dressage movement in which the horse raises its forelegs and balances on its hind legs at an angle of about 35 degrees.
levallois-perret
nounVery Low
/ləˌvæl.wɑː pəˈreɪ/A commune (municipality) in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France.
levant
nounverb-intransitiveC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/lɪˈvænt/To leave hastily, especially to avoid paying debts or other obligations; to abscond.
levant dollar
nounVery low (historical/archaic)
/ˌlɛv.ənt ˈdɒl.ər/A historical silver coin that was widely used for trade in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the Levant, during the 18th and 19th centuries.
levant storax
nounVery Low
/ˌlɛv.ənt ˈstɔː.ræks/A fragrant resin obtained from the tree Liquidambar orientalis, native to southwest Turkey.
levanter
nounC2
/lɪˈvæntə/A strong easterly wind that blows in the western Mediterranean Sea and southern Spain.
levantine
adjectivenounC2
/ˈlɛv.ən.taɪn/A person from, or relating to, the Levant (the Eastern Mediterranean region, including Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Cyprus, and parts of Turkey and Egypt).
levator
nounC2
/lɪˈveɪ.tə/A muscle that raises or elevates a part of the body.
levee
nounverb-transitiveC1
/ˈlɛvi/An embankment built to prevent a river from flooding.
level
adjectiveadverbnoun+3C1
/ˈlev.əl/A horizontal plane or line indicating a position of equal height, value, or standard.
level compensator
nounC2
/ˈlɛv.əl ˈkɒm.pənˌseɪ.tə/A mechanical or electronic device or system that automatically maintains or adjusts something to a stable, uniform, or desired state, offsetting variations.
level crossing
nounMedium
/ˌlev.əl ˈkrɒs.ɪŋ/A place where a railway line and a road meet at the same level.
level curve
nounC1
/ˈlev.əl ˈkɜːv/A line on a map or diagram connecting points of equal value (such as elevation, pressure, or temperature).
level descriptor
nounC1
/ˈlɛv.əl dɪˈskrɪp.tə/A brief text that defines and characterises a specific level of proficiency, attainment, or achievement within a structured framework.
level line
nounC1/C2 - Low
/ˈlɛv(ə)l laɪn/A straight line representing a constant, uniform height or value, often used as a reference against which other positions are measured.

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