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- Latinnoun
The language of ancient Rome and the Roman Empire, which later developed into the Romance languages.
- lanoun/interjection
(Music) The sixth note of the major scale in solmization (solfege), corresponding to the note A in the key of C major.
- labnoun
(informal) A laboratory; a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
- labelnoun
A piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object to identify or describe it.
- labeledadjective
Having a label attached or assigned; marked with identifying information.
- labelingnoun
The act or process of attaching labels to items.
- labelledadjective
Having a label attached or assigned; marked with identifying information.
- labellingnoun
The act or process of attaching labels to items.
- labelsnoun
Plural of label; pieces of paper, fabric, or material attached to objects for identification.
- labianoun
(Anatomy) The folds of skin surrounding the opening of the vagina, comprising the labia majora (outer lips) and labia minora (inner lips).
- labialadjective
(Anatomy) Relating to or affecting the lips or labia.
- labileadjective
(Chemistry) Liable to change or be displaced; unstable.
- labornoun
Work, especially hard physical work.
- laboratoriesnoun
Rooms or buildings equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
- laboratorynoun
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
- laboredadjective
Done with great effort and difficulty; not natural or spontaneous.
- laborernoun
A person who does physical work, especially unskilled manual work.
- laborersnoun
People who do physical work, especially unskilled manual work.
- laboringadjective
Working hard; engaged in physical work.
- laboriousadjective
Requiring considerable effort and time; arduous.
- laboriouslyadverb
In a manner requiring considerable effort and time.
- laborsnoun
Hard work or physical efforts.
- labournoun
(British spelling) Work, especially hard physical work.
- labouredadjective
Done with great effort and difficulty; not natural or spontaneous.
- labourernoun
A person who does physical work, especially unskilled manual work.
- labourersnoun
People who do physical work, especially unskilled manual work.
- labouringadjective
Working hard; engaged in physical work.
- laboursnoun
Hard work or physical efforts.
- labradoodlenoun
A crossbreed dog created by crossing a Labrador Retriever with a Poodle, typically bred for its hypoallergenic coat.
- labradoritenoun
A type of feldspar mineral that displays a distinctive iridescent play of colors (labradorescence), typically in blues, greens, and golds.
- labrumnoun
(Anatomy) A ring of fibrocartilage surrounding a joint socket, especially in the shoulder or hip, that deepens the socket and provides stability.
- labsnoun
Plural of lab; laboratories or rooms equipped for scientific work.
- labyrinthnoun
A complicated network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze.
- labyrinthineadjective
Resembling or constituting a labyrinth; having many confusing passages or paths.
- labyrinthsnoun
Complicated networks of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way.
- lacnoun
A resinous substance secreted by the lac insect, used in the manufacture of shellac, varnishes, and dyes.
- lacenoun
A delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern.
- lacedadjective
Fastened or tightened with laces.
- laceratedadjective
Torn or deeply cut, typically referring to flesh or skin.
- lacerationnoun
A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh.
- lacerationsnoun
Deep cuts or tears in the skin or flesh.
- lacesnoun
Cords or strings used to fasten shoes, boots, or garments by being passed through eyelets.
- laceyproper_noun
A given name, typically female, variant spelling of Lacy.
- lacingnoun
The act of fastening with laces.
- lacknoun
The state of being without or not having enough of something.
- lackadaisicaladjective
Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.
- lackedverb
Past tense of lack; was without or deficient in.
- lackeynoun
A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant.
- lackeysnoun
Servants, especially liveried footmen or manservants.
- lackingadjective
Not available or present; deficient.