English Words Starting With L

• lammastide

  nounC2 - Very low frequency / Archaic / Specialised
  /ˈlæm.əstaɪd/The time or season of Lammas, specifically August 1st and the weeks surrounding it.
• lammergeier

  nounVery Low
  /ˈlæməˌɡaɪə/A large, scavenging bird of prey, the bearded vulture, known for dropping bones from great heights to break them open and eat the marrow.
• lamont

  nounVery Low
  /ˈleɪ.mɒnt/A Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin, meaning 'lawman' or 'law-giver', derived from 'laghman'.
• lamoureux

  nounVery Low
  /lə.ˈmʊə.rə/A surname or family name of French origin.
• lamp

  nounverb-transitiveA2
  /læmp/A device that produces light, typically consisting of a base, a bulb, and a shade.
• lamp chimney

  nounLow
  /ˈlæmp ˌtʃɪm.ni/The clear glass tube or enclosure that surrounds the flame of an oil lamp or kerosene lamp, serving to stabilize the flame and enhance the light.
• lamp oil

  nounLow
  /ˈlæmp ɔɪl/A flammable liquid fuel, traditionally derived from animal fat or vegetable sources, used for burning in simple lamps.
• lamp shell

  nounVery low
  /ˈlæmp ˌʃɛl/A type of marine animal with two hinged, brachiopod shells resembling an ancient oil lamp.
• lamp standard

  nounB1
  /ˈlæmp ˌstæn.dəd/A tall post or column, usually made of metal or concrete, with a light fixture (lamp) at the top, installed along roads, paths, or public spaces to provide illumination.
• lamp trimmer

  nounVery Low (Historical/Technical)
  /ˈlæmp ˌtrɪm.ər/A person whose job is to clean, maintain, and adjust the wicks of oil lamps, especially on ships or in lighthouses.
• lampad

  nounObsolete/Rare
  /ˈlæmpæd/A torchbearer in ancient ceremonies, especially a runner in a torch race, or a lamp or candlestick (archaic).
• lampadaire

  nounC1
  /ˌlɑːm.pəˈdeər/A tall, free-standing light fixture with a lamp on a post, typically used for outdoor illumination.
• lampang

  nounVery Low
  /læmˈpæŋ/A proper noun referring to a city and province in Northern Thailand.
• lampas

  nounRare
  /ˈlæmpəs/A luxurious, decorative woven fabric with intricate patterns, often in silk, historically used for upholstery and drapery.
• lampblack

  nounLow-frequency / Technical
  /ˈlæmpblæk/A fine black soot produced by the incomplete burning of oil, tar, or resin, used as a pigment.
• lampedusa

  nounC1
  /ˌlampɪˈdjuːzə/A small Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea, between Malta and Tunisia.
• lamper eel

  nounVery Low / Specialised
  /ˈlæmpər iːl/A type of jawless fish, specifically the lamprey (Petromyzontidae family), which has an eel-like body and a circular, sucker-like mouth with teeth.
• lampern

  nounHistorical / Very Rare
  /ˈlæmpən/A freshwater eel, specifically the young river lamprey (Petromyzon fluviatilis) at a certain stage of development.
• lampers

  nounC2/Rare/Very Low Frequency
  /ˈlæmpəz/An inflamed condition of the mucous membranes inside a horse's mouth, specifically affecting the bars of the mouth (the gumless area between the incisors and molars).
• lampion

  nounLow frequency (C1-C2 level vocabulary)
  /ˈlæmpɪən/A small, decorative lamp or lantern, especially one made of coloured glass and used outdoors for festive lighting.

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