Lauritz Melchior
— Noun
– English
~ United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973)
Lincoln Memorial
— Noun
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~ memorial building in Washington containing a large marble statue of Abraham Lincoln
listeria meningitis
— Noun
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~ an infectious disease of animals and humans (especially newborn or immunosuppressed persons) caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes; in sheep and cattle the infection frequently involves the central nervous system and causes various neurological symptoms
last mentioned
— Adjective
– English
~ the one most recently mentioned; "the last mentioned pianist"
law merchant
— Noun
– English
~ the body of rules applied to commercial transactions; derived from the practices of traders rather than from jurisprudence
light meter
— Noun
– English
~ photographic equipment that measures the intensity of light
Lamaze method
— Noun
– English
~ a method that prepares a mother for natural childbirth; the pregnant woman (in classes and at home) practices (usually with the help of a coach) and learns about the physiology of childbirth and techniques of relaxation, concentration, and breathing
Leboyer method
— Noun
– English
~ a method of childbirth that tries to minimize the trauma for the newborn; delivery occurs in a quiet dimly lit room and the infant's head is not pulled and immediate bonding between mother and child is encouraged