Words in english starting with L

• laparoscope — Noun – English ～ a slender endoscope inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall in order to examine the abdominal organs or to perform minor surgery
• laparoscopic cholecystectomy — Noun – English ～ removal of the gall bladder through small punctures in the abdomen to permit the insertion of a laparoscope and surgical instruments
• laparoscopy — Noun – English ～ laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)
• laparotomy — Noun – English ～ surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs
• lapboard — Noun – English ～ writing board used on the lap as a table or desk
• lapdog — Noun – English ～ a dog small and tame enough to be held in the lap
• lapel — Noun – English ～ lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar
• lapful — Noun – English ～ the quantity that can be held in the lap
• lapidarian — Adjective – English ～ inscribed on stone; "a lapidarian record"
• lapidarist — Noun – English ～ an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them
• lapidary — Noun – English ～ an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them
• lapidary — Noun – English ～ a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones
• lapidary — Adjective – English ～ of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them; "the ring is of no lapidary value"- Lord Byron; "lapidary art"
• lapidate — Verb – English ～ kill by throwing stones at; "People wanted to stone the woman who had a child out of wedlock"
• lapidate — Verb – English ～ throw stones at; "Pilgrims lapidate a stone pillar in commemoration of Abraham's temptation"
• lapidation — Noun – English ～ the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)
• lapidator — Noun – English ～ an attacker who pelts the victim with stones (especially with intent to kill)
• lapidify — Verb – English ～ change into stone; "the wood petrified with time"
• lapidist — Noun – English ～ a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones
• lapin — Noun – English ～ castrated male rabbit

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