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- ludwigproper_noun
A masculine given name of Germanic origin, the German form of Louis.
- luggagenoun
Bags, suitcases, and containers holding a traveler's belongings.
- luigiproper_noun
A masculine given name, the Italian form of Louis.
- luisproper_noun
A masculine given name, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Louis.
- luisaproper_noun
A feminine given name, the Spanish and Italian form of Louise.
- lukasproper_noun
A masculine given name, the German, Scandinavian, and Central European form of Luke.
- lukeproper_noun
A masculine given name of Greek origin.
- lullabynoun
A quiet, gentle song sung to send a child to sleep.
- lulunoun
An outstanding example of a particular type, especially something remarkable or impressive.
- lumbernoun
(North American) Timber sawed into rough planks or boards.
- lumpnoun
A compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite shape.
- lunaproper_noun
A feminine given name of Latin origin meaning "moon."
- lunaradjective
Of, relating to, or resembling the moon.
- lunaticnoun
(informal, often offensive) A person who is mentally ill or behaves in a wild, foolish manner.
- lunchnoun
A meal eaten in the middle of the day.
- luncheonnoun
A formal lunch, or a formal word for lunch.
- lunchesnoun
Plural of lunch; meals eaten in the middle of the day.
- lunchtimenoun
The time in the middle of the day when lunch is typically eaten, usually around noon.
- lungnoun
Each of the pair of organs in the chest that draw in air and expel carbon dioxide, enabling breathing in humans and other air-breathing vertebrates.
- lungsnoun
Plural of lung; the pair of respiratory organs in the chest.
- lupinnoun
A plant of the pea family with deeply divided leaves and tall, colorful spikes of flowers, often grown as an ornamental or for animal fodder.
- lurenoun
Something that tempts or attracts with the promise of pleasure or reward.
- luredverb
Past tense and past participle of "lure"; tempted or attracted someone, especially by offering pleasure or reward.
- lurkingverb
Remaining hidden so as to wait in ambush; moving furtively.
- lustnoun
Intense sexual desire or appetite.
- lutherproper_noun
A masculine given name and surname of Germanic origin.
- luthorproper_noun
A fictional surname, most notably associated with Lex Luthor, a supervillain and archenemy of Superman in DC Comics.
- luxuriousadjective
Extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense.
- luxurynoun
A state of great comfort and extravagant living, often involving expensive things.
- lydiaproper_noun
A feminine given name of Greek origin.
- lyingverb
The act of telling untruths.
- lyleproper_noun
A masculine given name and surname of French origin.
- lynchverb
(of a mob) To kill someone, especially by hanging, for an alleged offense without a legal trial.
- lynetteproper_noun
A feminine given name of Welsh origin.
- lynnproper_noun
A given name of Welsh origin, used for both males and females.
- lyonproper_noun
A major city in southeastern France, the third-largest in the country, located at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers.
- lyricsnoun
The words of a song.