Larkspur (n.) A genus of ranunculaceous plants (Delphinium), having showy flowers, and a spurred calyx. They are natives of the North Temperate zone. The commonest larkspur of the gardens is D. Consolida. The flower of the bee larkspur (D. elatum) has two petals bearded with yellow hairs, and looks not unlike a bee.
Larmier (n.) See Tearpit.
Laroid (a.) Like or belonging to the Gull family (Laridae).
Larruped (imp. & p. p.) of Larrup
Larruping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Larrup
Larrup (v. t.) To beat or flog soundly.
Larry (n.) Same as Lorry, or Lorrie.
Larum (n.) See Alarum, and Alarm.
Larvae (pl. ) of Larva
Larvas (pl. ) of Larva
Larva (n.) Any young insect from the time that it hatches from the egg until it becomes a pupa, or chrysalis. During this time it usually molts several times, and may change its form or color each time. The larvae of many insects are much like the adults in form and habits, but have no trace of wings, the rudimentary wings appearing only in the pupa stage. In other groups of insects the larvae are totally unlike the parents in structure and habits, and are called caterpillars, grubs, maggots, etc.
Larva (n.) The early, immature form of any animal when more or less of a metamorphosis takes place, before the assumption of the mature shape.
Larval (a.) Of or pertaining to a larva.
Larvalia (n. pl.) An order of Tunicata, including Appendicularia, and allied genera; -- so called because certain larval features are retained by them through life. Called also Copelata. See Appendicularia.
Larvated (a.) Masked; clothed as with a mask.
Larves (pl. ) of Larve
Larve (n.) A larva.
Larviform (a.) Having the form or structure of a larva.
Larviparous (a.) Depositing living larvae, instead of eggs; -- said of certain insects.
Lary (n.) A guillemot; -- called also lavy.
Laryngeal (a.) Of or pertaining to the larynx; adapted to operations on the larynx; as, laryngeal forceps.
Laryngean (a.) See Laryngeal.
Larypgismus (n.) A spasmodic state of the glottis, giving rise to contraction or closure of the opening.
Laryngitis (n.) Inflammation of the larynx.
Laryngological (a.) Of or pertaining to laryngology.
Laryngologist (n.) One who applies himself to laryngology.
Laryngology (n.) Systematized knowledge of the action and functions of the larynx; in pathology, the department which treats of the diseases of the larynx.
Laryngophony (n.) The sound of the voice as heard through a stethoscope when the latter is placed upon the larynx.
Larungoscope (n.) An instrument, consisting of an arrangement of two mirrors, for reflecting light upon the larynx, and for examining its image.
Laryngoscopic (a.) Of or pertaining to the inspection of the larynx.
Laryngoscopist (n.) One skilled in laryngoscopy.
Laryngoscopy (n.) The art of using the laryngoscope; investigations made with the laryngoscope.
Laryngotome (n.) An instrument for performing laryngotomy.
Laryngotomy (n.) The operation of cutting into the larynx, from the outside of the neck, for assisting respiration when obstructed, or for removing foreign bodies.
Laryngotracheal (a.) Pertaining to both larynx and trachea; as, the laryngotracheal cartilage in the frog.
Laryngotracheotomy (n.) The operation of cutting into the larynx and the upper part of the trachea, -- a frequent operation for obstruction to breathing.
Larynx (n.) The expanded upper end of the windpipe or trachea, connected with the hyoid bone or cartilage. It contains the vocal cords, which produce the voice by their vibrations, when they are stretched and a current of air passes between them. The larynx is connected with the pharynx by an opening, the glottis, which, in mammals, is protected by a lidlike epiglottis.
Las (n.) A lace. See Lace.
Las (a. & adv.) Less.
Lascar (n.) A native sailor, employed in European vessels; also, a menial employed about arsenals, camps, camps, etc.; a camp follower.
Lascious (a.) Loose; lascivious.
Lasciviency (n.) Lasciviousness; wantonness.
Lascivient (a.) Lascivious.
Lascivious (a.) Wanton; lewd; lustful; as, lascivious men; lascivious desires.
Lascivious (a.) Tending to produce voluptuous or lewd emotions.
Laserwort (n.) Any plant of the umbelliferous genus Laserpitium, of several species (as L. glabrum, and L. siler), the root of which yields a resinous substance of a bitter taste. The genus is mostly European.
Lash (n.) The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
Lash (n.) A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.
Lash (n.) A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough; as, the culprit received thirty-nine lashes.
Lash (n.) A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut.
Lash (n.) A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
Lash (n.) In carpet weaving, a group of strings for lifting simultaneously certain yarns, to form the figure.
Lashed (imp. & p. p.) of Lash
Lashng (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Lash
Lash (v. t.) To strike with a lash ; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.
Lash (v. t.) To strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash; as, a whale lashes the sea with his tail.
Lash (v. t.) To throw out with a jerk or quickly.
Lash (v. t.) To scold; to berate; to satirize; to censure with severity; as, to lash vice.
Lash (v. i.) To ply the whip; to strike; to utter censure or sarcastic language.
Lash (n.) To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten; as, to lash something to a spar; to lash a pack on a horse's back.
Lasher (n.) One who whips or lashes.
Lasher (n.) A piece of rope for binding or making fast one thing to another; -- called also lashing.
Lasher (n.) A weir in a river.
Lashing (n.) The act of one who, or that which, lashes; castigation; chastisement.
Lashing (n.) See 2d Lasher.
Lask (n.) A diarrhea or flux.
Lasket (n.) latching.
Lass (n.) A youth woman; a girl; a sweetheart.
Lasse (a. & adv.) Less.
Lassie (n.) A young girl; a lass.
Lassitude (n.) A condition of the body, or mind, when its voluntary functions are performed with difficulty, and only by a strong exertion of the will; languor; debility; weariness.
Lasslorn () Forsaken by a lass.
Lassos (pl. ) of Lasso
Lasso (n.) A rope or long thong of leather with, a running noose, used for catching horses, cattle, etc.
Lassoed (imp. & p. p.) of Lasso
Lassoing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Lasso
Lasso (v. t.) To catch with a lasso.
Last (3d pers. sing. pres.) of Last, to endure, contracted from lasteth.
Last (a.) Being after all the others, similarly classed or considered, in time, place, or order of succession; following all the rest; final; hindmost; farthest; as, the last year of a century; the last man in a line of soldiers; the last page in a book; his last chance.
Last (a.) Next before the present; as, I saw him last week.
Last (a.) Supreme; highest in degree; utmost.
Last (a.) Lowest in rank or degree; as, the last prize.
Last (a.) Farthest of all from a given quality, character, or condition; most unlikely; having least fitness; as, he is the last person to be accused of theft.
Last (a.) At a time or on an occasion which is the latest of all those spoken of or which have occurred; the last time; as, I saw him last in New York.
Last (a.) In conclusion; finally.
Last (a.) At a time next preceding the present time.
Lasted (imp. & p. p.) of Last
Lasting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Last
Last (v. i.) To continue in time; to endure; to remain in existence.
Last (v. i.) To endure use, or continue in existence, without impairment or exhaustion; as, this cloth lasts better than that; the fuel will last through the winter.
Last (v. i.) A wooden block shaped like the human foot, on which boots and shoes are formed.
Last (v. t.) To shape with a last; to fasten or fit to a last; to place smoothly on a last; as, to last a boot.
Last (n.) A load; a heavy burden; hence, a certain weight or measure, generally estimated at 4,000 lbs., but varying for different articles and in different countries. In England, a last of codfish, white herrings, meal, or ashes, is twelve barrels; a last of corn, ten quarters, or eighty bushels, in some parts of England, twenty-one quarters; of gunpowder, twenty-four barrels, each containing 100 lbs; of red herrings, twenty cades, or 20,000; of hides, twelve dozen; of leather, twenty dickers; of pitch and tar, fourteen barrels; of wool, twelve sacks; of flax or feathers, 1,700 lbs.
Last (n.) The burden of a ship; a cargo.
Lastage (n.) A duty exacted, in some fairs or markets, for the right to carry things where one will.
Lastage (n.) A tax on wares sold by the last.
Lastage (n.) The lading of a ship; also, ballast.
Lastage (n.) Room for stowing goods, as in a ship.
Laste (obs. imp.) of Last, to endure.
Laster (n.) A workman whose business it is to shape boots or shoes, or place leather smoothly, on lasts; a tool for stretching leather on a last.