English Words Starting With L

• langue d'oil

  nounRare / Specialized
  /ˌlɒ̃ɡ ˈdɔɪl/The Romance dialects spoken in northern France during the medieval period, from which standard modern French ultimately developed.
• langue de boeuf

  nounLow
  /ˌlɒŋ də ˈbɜːf/A tongue-shaped cut of beef, particularly the ox tongue, used as a culinary term.
• langue de chat

  nounLow
  /ˌlɒŋ də ˈʃɑː/A thin, crisp, finger-shaped biscuit or cookie, often used as a dessert garnish or accompaniment to drinks.
• languedoc

  nounLow
  /ˌlɒ̃ɡ(ə)ˈdɒk/A historical region in southern France.
• languedoc-roussillon

  nounVery Low
  /ˌlɒ̃ɡdɒk ˌruːsiːˈjɒ̃/A former administrative region in southern France, known for its Mediterranean coastline, wine production, and distinct cultural heritage.
• languet

  nounExtremely Rare
  /ˈlæŋɡwɪt/A small, tongue-shaped anatomical structure or instrument part.
• languette

  nounC2
  /lɒŋˈɡɛt/A small, thin, tongue-shaped piece or projection, often referring to a mechanical component or part of a musical instrument.
• languish

  nounverbverb-intransitiveC1
  /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ/to become weak, lose vitality, or suffer from being neglected or deprived of something needed.
• languishment

  nounC2 / Very Low
  /ˈlaŋɡwɪʃmənt/The state or process of losing vitality, energy, or spirit; a condition of physical or mental weakness, listlessness, or stagnation.
• languor

  nounC2
  /ˈlaŋɡə/A state or feeling of pleasant physical or mental tiredness, weariness, or lack of energy; a state of peaceful inertia.
• langur

  nounC2
  /lʌŋˈɡʊə/A slender, long-tailed Asian monkey.
• laniakea

  nounExtremely low
  /ˌlɑːniːəˈkeɪə/Proper noun. The name given to our home supercluster of galaxies, which includes the Milky Way.
• laniard

  nounLow
  /ˈlæn.jəd/A rope, line, or cord used for securing or adjusting something, especially in nautical or military contexts.
• laniary

  adjectivenounExtremely Rare / Obscure
  /ˈleɪnɪəri/adapted for tearing or cutting; of or relating to a tooth designed for tearing flesh.
• lanier

  nounVery low (Rare)
  /ləˈnɪə/A lace worker or maker.
• lanikai

  nounRare
  /ˌlɑːnɪˈkaɪ/A proper noun, the name of a place (specifically, a beachfront neighborhood and beach on Oahu, Hawaii, USA).
• lankester

  nounVery Low
  /ˈlæŋkɪstə/A surname of English origin, historically associated with notable individuals in science and medicine.
• lanner

  nounVery Low
  /ˈlæn.ə/A medium-sized bird of prey, specifically a falcon native to Africa, southeastern Europe, and parts of Asia.
• lanneret

  nounVery Low
  /ˈlænərɛt/A male lanner falcon (Falco biarmicus).
• lanny

  nounVery Low (Obsolete/Dialectal)
  /ˈlæni/(noun, chiefly Scottish and Northern English) A gentle blow; a light, playful tap or hit. (verb) To strike gently or playfully; to tap lightly.

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