English Words Starting With L

• laryngoscope

  nounVery Low
  /ləˈrɪŋ.ɡə.skəʊp/A medical instrument for examining the larynx (voice box).
• laryngoscopy

  nounC2
  /ˌlær.ɪŋˈɡɒs.kə.pi/A medical examination of the larynx (voice box) using a viewing instrument.
• laryngotomy

  nounC2
  /ˌlærɪŋˈɡɒtəmi/A surgical incision into the larynx (voice box), typically to create an airway or to access structures within.
• larynx

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈlær.ɪŋks/The hollow muscular organ in the throat that contains the vocal cords and is essential for speech and breathing.
• las casas

  nounA1
  /ðə ˈhaʊzɪz/The plural of 'house', referring to multiple dwelling buildings or structures where people live.
• las cruces

  nounLow (Geographically specific proper noun)
  /ˌlæs ˈkruːsɪs/A proper noun referring primarily to a city in southern New Mexico, United States, named for crosses found in the area.
• las palmas

  nounMid
  /ˌlæs ˈpælməs/The capital city of Gran Canaria, one of Spain's Canary Islands, and the most populous city in the archipelago.
• las vegas

  nounB2
  /ˌlɑːs ˈveɪɡəs/A major city in the state of Nevada, USA, known globally as a center for entertainment, gambling, luxury resorts, and conventions.
• las vegas night

  nounC1
  /ˌlɑːs ˈveɪɡəs naɪt/A themed event or party designed to evoke the vibrant, glamorous, and high-energy atmosphere of nighttime entertainment in Las Vegas, often featuring casino-style games, bright lights, and showgirl imagery.
• lasagna

  nounMedium
  /ləˈzænjə/A baked Italian dish consisting of wide, flat pasta sheets layered with fillings (typically ragù, béchamel sauce, and cheese).
• lasagne

  nounC1
  /ləˈzæn.jə/A type of pasta in the form of wide, flat sheets, also the name of an Italian dish made by baking layers of these pasta sheets with fillings (typically minced meat, tomato sauce, vegetables, and cheese).
• lascar

  nounLow
  /ˈlaskə/A sailor or militiaman from South Asia, especially India.
• lascaux

  nounVery low
  /læˈskəʊ/A complex of caves in southwestern France, famous for its prehistoric paintings.
• lascaux cave

  nounLow
  /læsˈkəʊ ˈkeɪv/A Palaeolithic cave complex in southwestern France, famous for its ancient rock paintings and engravings.
• lasciviousness

  nounC2 (Very low frequency; primarily literary, formal, or historical contexts)
  /ləˈsɪv.i.əs.nəs/The quality or state of being inclined to, expressing, or arousing strong, uncontrolled sexual desire in a way that is offensive or crude.
• lasdun

  nounVery Low
  /ˈlæzdən/A proper noun referring to the surname of British architect Sir Denys Louis Lasdun (1914-2001).
• lase

  verbverb-intransitiveRare / Technical
  /leɪz/To emit coherent light or radiation; to function as a laser.
• laser

  nounverbC1
  /ˈleɪzə/A device that emits a highly focused, narrow, and powerful beam of light generated by stimulated emission of radiation.
• laser beam

  nounB2
  /ˈleɪzə biːm/A highly focused, intense, coherent beam of light produced by a laser device.
• laser card

  nounLow (historical/regional term)
  /ˈleɪzə kɑːd/A type of credit card or debit card that uses a laser-engraved signature panel for enhanced security against forgery.

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