English Words Starting With L

• lanolin

  nounC1
  /ˈlæn.ə.lɪn/A fatty substance obtained from sheep's wool, used in cosmetics and ointments.
• lanosterol

  nounVery Low
  /ləˈnɒstərɒl/A sterol that is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of cholesterol.
• lansa

  nounVery Rare / Specialized
  /ˈlɑːnsə/A lance-shaped tree fruit; a tropical fruit from Southeast Asia (also known as langsat or lanzones).
• lansberg

  nounExtremely Rare / Non-Lexical
  /ˈlænzbɜːɡ/A term not recognized as a standard word in the English language; appears to be a proper noun (surname or place name) or a potential misspelling.
• lansbury

  nounVery Low
  /ˈlænzb(ə)ri/A proper noun primarily referring to a surname of English origin; most commonly associated with the British actor, singer, and activist Angela Lansbury, or places named after individuals with that surname.
• lansdale

  nounVery Low (Proper noun)
  /ˈlænzdeɪl/A proper noun primarily referring to a surname, a town in Pennsylvania, USA, or a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
• lansdowne

  nounLow
  /ˈlænz.daʊn/A proper noun typically referring to a place name (district, street, park, building) or surname.
• lansing

  nounLow
  /ˈlænsɪŋ/The capital city of the U.S. state of Michigan.
• lansker line

  nounVery Low
  /ˈlænskə laɪn/A specialised term for a type of fishing line designed for salmon, often characterised by its monofilament construction and specific tensile strength.
• lansquenet

  nounVery Low (Obsolete/Historical)
  /ˈlanskənet/A German mercenary foot soldier of the 16th and 17th centuries.
• lantana

  nounC1
  /lænˈtɑːnə/A tropical shrub with clusters of small, brightly coloured flowers.
• lantern

  nounB1
  /ˈlantən/A portable light source, typically with a transparent or translucent protective case surrounding a flame or bulb.
• lantern clock

  nounVery Low / Niche
  /ˈlantən ˌklɒk/A type of weight-driven domestic wall clock, originating in England in the early 17th century, characterized by its architectural shape resembling a lantern, with a brass frame, single hour hand, and often a bell on top.
• lantern fish

  nounLow
  /ˈlæn.tən ˌfɪʃ/Any small, deep-sea fish of the family Myctophidae, characterized by having rows of light-emitting organs along its body.
• lantern fly

  nounC1
  /ˈlæntən ˌflaɪ/A type of large, brightly coloured insect of the family Fulgoridae, often with wing patterns resembling a lantern.
• lantern gear

  nounVery Low
  /ˈlæntən ɡɪə/A gear in which the teeth are formed by cylindrical pins or rods set between two parallel discs, resembling a lantern in shape.
• lantern jaw

  nounLow
  /ˈlæntən ˌdʒɔː/A long, thin, protruding lower jaw and chin.
• lantern pinion

  nounVery Low
  /ˈlæn.tən ˈpɪn.jən/A specific type of gear wheel, or pinion, where the teeth are constructed from cylindrical rods or pins set between two parallel disks, resembling a lantern in shape.
• lantern ring

  nounLow (technical/niche)
  /ˈlæn.tən ˌrɪŋ/A circular metal component designed to hold a lantern glass in place and provide structural support, often found in traditional lanterns and lamps.
• lantern slide

  nounHistorical / Very Low Frequency
  /ˈlæntən ˌslaɪd/A transparent photograph or illustration on glass, designed to be projected onto a screen using a magic lantern or similar projector; the physical slide itself.

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