| lewisite |
a highly toxic, odorless compound that causes severe blistering, used in chemical warfare. |
| lex |
(Latin) law. |
| lexical |
of or concerning a collection of words, esp. those of a particular language, considered apart from their uses in syntactical structures. [2 definitions] |
| lexicographer |
one who writes or compiles dictionaries. |
| lexicography |
the study and practice of principles of dictionary writing and compiling. |
| lexicon |
a dictionary or other inclusive listing of words. [3 definitions] |
| Leyden jar |
an early device for accumulating and holding static electricity that consists of a glass jar coated inside and out with tinfoil, with a metal rod connected to the inner foil lining and passing out of the jar through an insulated stopper or lid. |
| LGBTQ |
abbreviation of "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Queer." |
| Lhasa |
the capital of Tibet. |
| Lhasa apso |
any of a breed of small dog of Tibetan origin, having long thick hair hanging over the eyes and a tail that curls over the back. |
| Li |
symbol of the chemical element lithium. |
| liability |
the condition of or potential for being held responsible. [3 definitions] |
| liable |
held responsible by law. [3 definitions] |
| liaison |
a communication link between groups or between parts of an organization, or a person or group that performs this function. [3 definitions] |
| liana |
a tropical high-climbing, woody vine. |
| liar |
one who speaks lies instead of truth. |
| lib |
(informal) liberation, esp. from oppression, inequality, or persecution. |
| libation |
(informal) a drink, esp. an alcoholic drink. [2 definitions] |
| libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. (See slander.) [5 definitions] |
| libelous |
containing or being a libel; falsely and maliciously defamatory. |
| liberal |
freely giving; generous. [8 definitions] |