lintless |
combined form of lint. |
liny |
resembling a line; long and thin. [2 definitions] |
Linzer torte |
(sometimes l.c.) a pastry filled with raspberry jam and covered with a lattice crust that is made of finely ground almonds. |
lion |
a large carnivorous member of the cat family, native to Africa and parts of Asia, that has a short tan coat and, in the male, a heavy mane. [3 definitions] |
lioness |
a female lion. |
lionfish |
any of various marine fishes that have fan-like fins and venomous dorsal spines. |
lionhearted |
extremely brave or courageous. |
lionize |
to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person. |
lion's share |
the biggest and best portion of something. |
lip |
either of the fleshy upper or lower edges of the mouth that surround it, and are used in speech. [5 definitions] |
lipase |
any of several enzymes produced by the liver or pancreas that aids digestion by breaking down fats into fatty acids and glycerol. |
lip gloss |
a cosmetic ointment that gives shine to the lips, used as a moisturizer and often worn over lipstick. |
lipid |
in biochemistry, any of several fats or fatlike substances that are important components of living cells. |
lipless |
combined form of lip. |
lipo- |
fat. |
lipoid |
like fat; fatty. [2 definitions] |
lipoprotein |
any complex or compound containing both protein and lipid. |
liposuction |
a surgical procedure that uses suction to remove fat from beneath the skin for cosmetic purposes. |
lipped |
having lips or a lip, often of a specified type. |
Lippes loop |
a plastic, double S-shaped contraceptive device that is inserted into the uterus. |
Lippizaner |
one of a breed of compact, shapely gray or white horses developed through crossbreeding and used in jumping and dressage exhibition events. |