Webster's Unabridged Dictionary - Letter L - Page 12
Larkspur (n.) (Bot.) 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.
Larkspur (n.) Any of numerous cultivated plants of the genus Delphinium.
Larkspur, CA -- U.S. city in California
Population (2000): 12014
Housing Units (2000): 6413
Land area (2000): 3.133820 sq. miles (8.116555 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.134776 sq. miles (0.349069 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 3.268596 sq. miles (8.465624 sq. km)
FIPS code: 40438
Located within: California (CA), FIPS 06
Location: 37.941074 N, 122.530241 W
ZIP Codes (1990): 94939
Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
Headwords:
Larkspur, CA
Larkspur
Larkspur, CO -- U.S. town in Colorado
Population (2000): 234
Housing Units (2000): 94
Land area (2000): 1.348624 sq. miles (3.492920 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 1.348624 sq. miles (3.492920 sq. km)
FIPS code: 43550
Located within: Colorado (CO), FIPS 08
Location: 39.227091 N, 104.884233 W
ZIP Codes (1990): 80118
Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
Headwords:
Larkspur, CO
Larkspur
Larmier (n.) (Anat.) See Tearpit.
Laroid (a.) (Zool.) 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. [Prov. Eng. & Colloq. U.S.] -- Forby.
Larrup (v.) Give a spanking to; subject to a spanking [syn: spank, paddle, larrup].
Larry (n.) Same as Lorry, or Lorrie.
Larum (n.) See Alarum, and Alarm. Larvae
Larvae (n. pl. ) of Larva.
Larvas (n. pl. ) of Larva.
Larva (n.) (Zool.) 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.) (Zool.) 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.) (Zool.) Of or pertaining to a larva.
Larval (a.) Immature of its kind; especially being or characteristic of immature insects in the newly hatched wormlike feeding stage; "larval societies"; "larval crayfishes"; "the larval stage".
Larval (a.) Relating to or typical of a larva; "the larval eye".
Larvalia (prop. n. pl.) (Zool.) 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 (n. pl. ) of Larve.
Larve (n.) [F.] A larva.
Larviform (a.) (Zool.) Having the form or structure of a larva.
Larviparous (a.) (Zool.) Depositing living larvae, instead of eggs; -- said of certain insects.
Lary (n.) A guillemot; -- called also lavy. [Prov. Eng.]
Laryngeal (a.) Of or pertaining to the larynx; adapted to operations on the larynx; as, laryngeal forceps.
Laryngeal (a.) Of or relating to or situated in the larynx; "laryngeal infection."
Laryngean (a.) See Laryngeal.
Laryngismus (n.) (Med.) A spasmodic state of the glottis, giving rise to contraction or closure of the opening.
Laryngitis (n.) (Med.) 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.
Laryngoscope (n.) (Surg.) An instrument, consisting of an arrangement of two mirrors, for reflecting light upon the larynx, and for examining its image. [Archaic]
Laryngoscope (n.) (Med.) A type of endoscope having a light source and lenses, permitting theviewing of a magnified image of the larynx. It may be flexible or rigid.
Laryngoscopic (a.) Of or pertaining to the inspection of the larynx; of or pertaining to the laryngoscope or laryngoscopy.
Laryngoscopist (n.) One skilled in laryngoscopy.
Laryngoscopy (n.) The art of using the laryngoscope; investigations made with the laryngoscope.
Laryngotome (n.) (Surg.) An instrument for performing laryngotomy.
Laryngotomy (n.) (Surg.) 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.) (Anat.) Pertaining to both larynx and trachea; as, the laryngotracheal cartilage in the frog.
Laryngotracheotomy (n.) (Surg.) The operation of cutting into the larynx and the upper part of the trachea, -- a frequent operation for obstruction to breathing.
Larynx (n.) (Anat.) 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.
Note: In the framework of the human larynx, the thyroid cartilage, attached to the hyoid bone, makes the protuberance on the front of the neck known as Adam's apple, and is articulated below to the ringlike cricoid cartilage. This is narrow in front and high behind, where, within the thyroid, it is surmounted by the two arytenoid cartilages, from which the vocal cords pass forward to be attached together to the front of the thyroid. See Syrinx.
Las (n.) A lace. See Lace. [Obs.] -- Chaucer.
Las (a. & adv.) Less. [Obs.] -- Chaucer. Lasagna
Compare: Plumule
Plumule, Plumula (n.; pl.) (Bot.) A plumule.
Plumule, Plumula (n.; pl.) (Zool.) A down feather.
Lasalgaon (n.) 拉薩爾加奧恩（Lasalgaon），是印度馬哈拉施特拉邦 Nashik 縣的一個城鎮。總人口12525（2001年）。 Is a census town in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Lascar (n.) A native sailor, employed in European vessels; also, a menial employed about arsenals, camps, camps, etc.; a camp follower. [East Indies]
Lascious (a.) Loose; lascivious. [Obs.] "To depaint lascious wantonness." -- Holland.
Lasciviency (n.) Lasciviousness; wantonness. [Obs.]
Lascivient (a.) Lascivious. [Obs.] -- Dr. H. More.
Lascivious (a.) 好色的；淫蕩的；淫穢的；猥褻的 Wanton; lewd; lustful; as, lascivious men; lascivious desires. -- Milton.
Lascivious (a.) Tending to produce voluptuous or lewd emotions.
He capers nimbly in a lady's chamber To the lascivious pleasing of a lute. -- Shak. -- Las*civ"i*ous*ly, adv. -- Las*civ"i*ous*ness, n.
Laserwort
(n.)
(Bot.) 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.) 鞭子；鞭梢 [C]；鞭打，抽打 [C] The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is
given.
I observed that your whip wanted a lash to it. -- Addison.
Lash (n.) A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare. [Obs.]
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.
The moral is a lash at the vanity of arrogating that to ourselves which succeeds well. -- L'Estrange.
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.) 鞭打，抽打；急速揮動 To strike with a lash ; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.
We lash the pupil, and defraud the ward. -- Dryden.
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.
And big waves lash the frighted shores. -- Dryden.
Lash (v. t.) To throw out with a jerk or quickly.
He falls, and lashing up his heels, his rider throws. -- Dryden.
Lash (v. t.) To scold; to berate; to satirize; to censure with severity; as, to lash vice.
Lash (v. i.) 猛擊 [（+at/ into）]；急速揮動 To ply the whip; to strike; to utter censure or sarcastic language.
To laugh at follies, or to lash at vice. -- Dryden.
To lash out, To strike out wildly or furiously; also used figuratively.
Lash (v. t.) 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.
Lash (n.) Any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids [syn: eyelash, lash, cilium].
Lash (n.) Leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip [syn: lash, thong].
Lash (n.) A quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object; "the whip raised a red welt" [syn: whip, lash, whiplash].
Lash (v.) Beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced" [syn: flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce].
Lash (v.) Lash or flick about sharply; "The lion lashed its tail."
Lash (v.) Strike as if by whipping; "The curtain whipped her face" [syn: whip, lash].
Lash (v.) Bind with a rope, chain, or cord; "lash the horse" [ant: unlash].
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. [Eng.] -- Halliwell.
Lasher (n.) A driver who urges the animals on with lashes of a whip.
Lashing (n.) The act of one who, or that which, lashes; castigation; chastisement. -- South.
Lashing out, A striking out; also, extravagance.
Lashing (n.) See 2d Lasher.
Lashing (a.) Violently urging on by whipping or flogging; "looked at the lashing riders."
Lashing (n.) Beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment [syn: whipping, tanning, flogging, lashing, flagellation].
Lashing (n.) Rope that is used for fastening something to something else; "the boats were held together by lashings."
Lask (n.) A diarrhea or flux. [Obs.] -- Holland.
Compare: Latching
Latching (n.) (Naut.) A loop or eye formed on the head rope of a bonnet, by which it is attached to the foot of a sail; -- called also latch and lasket. [Usually in pl.]
Lasket (n.) (Naut.) Latching.
Lass (n.) A youth woman; a girl; a sweetheart.
Lasse (a. & adv.) Less. [Obs.] -- Chaucer.
Lassie (n.) A young girl; a lass. [Scot.]
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 (a.) Forsaken by a lass. -- Shak.
Lassos (n. pl. ) of Lasso.
Lasso (n.) A rope or long thong of leather with, a running noose, used for catching horses, cattle, etc.
Lasso cell (Zool.) One of a peculiar kind of defensive and offensive stinging cells, found in great numbers in all c[oe]lenterates, and in a few animals of other groups.
They are most highly developed in the tentacles of jellyfishes, hydroids, and Actini[ae]. Each of these cells is filled with, fluid, and contains a long, slender, often barbed, hollow thread coiled up within it. When the cell contracts the thread is quickly ejected, being at the same time turned inside out. The thread is able to penetrate the flesh of various small, soft-bodied animals, and carries a subtle poison by which they are speedily paralyzed and killed. The threads, at the same time, hold the prey in position, attached to the tentacles. Some of the jellyfishes, as the Portuguese man-of-war, and Cyanea, are able to penetrate the human skin, and inflict painful stings in the same way. Called also nettling cell, cnida, cnidocell.
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. [Obs.] -- Chaucer.
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.
Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. -- Neh. viii. 18.
Fairest of stars, last in the train of night. -- Milton.
Last (a.) Next before the present; as, I saw him last week.
Last (a.) Supreme; highest in degree; utmost.
Contending for principles of the last importance. -- R. Hall.
Last (a.) Lowest in rank or degree; as, the a last place finish. -- Pope.
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.
At last, at the end of a certain period; after delay. "The duke of Savoy felt that the time had at last arrived." -- Motley.
At the last. [Prob. fr. AS. on l[=a]ste behind, following behind, fr. l[=a]st race, track, footstep. See Last mold of the foot.] At the end; in the conclusion. [Obs.] "Gad, a troop shall overcome him; but he shall overcome at the last." -- Gen. xlix. 19.
Last heir, the person to whom lands escheat for lack of an heir. [Eng.] -- Abbott.
On one's last legs, At, or near, the end of one's resources; hence, on the verge of failure or ruin, especially in a financial sense. [Colloq.]
To breathe one's last, To die.
To the last, To the end; till the conclusion.
And blunder on in business to the last. -- Pope.
Syn: At Last, At Length.
Usage: These phrases both denote that some delayed end or result has been reached. At length implies that a long period was spent in so doing; as, after a voyage of more than three months, we at Length arrived safe. At last commonly implies that something has occurred (as interruptions, disappointments, etc.) which leads us to emphasize the idea of having reached the end; as, in spite of every obstacle, we have at last arrived.
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.
[I] proffered me to be slave in all that she me would ordain while my life lasted. -- Testament of Love.
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 (n.) A wooden block shaped like the human foot, on which boots and shoes are formed.
The cobbler is not to go beyond his last. -- L'Estrange.
Darning last, A smooth, hard body, often egg-shaped, put into a stocking to preserve its shape in darning.
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. [Obs.]
Lastage (n.) A tax on wares sold by the last. [Obs.] -- Cowell.
Lastage (n.) The lading of a ship; also, ballast. -- Spelman.
Lastage (n.) Room for stowing goods, as in a ship.
Laste (obs. imp.) of Last, to endure. -- Chaucer.
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.