English to English Dictionary

L'Hérodyssée

An epic journey, voyage, or narrative inspired by or chronicling historical investigations and geographical discoveries in the style of Herodotus.

Laches

A legal doctrine that bars a claimant from seeking a remedy if they have neglected to assert their rights for an unreasonable length of time.

Lacrimator

A substance that causes tearing or induces the production of tears.

Lakma

A traditional or regional term occasionally used to denote specific ceremonial breads or regional designations.

Laomedon

A figure from Greek mythology, specifically the king of Troy who is known for his role in the stories surrounding the Trojan War.

Latifundium

A large agricultural estate or landed property, historically worked by slaves or low-wage tenant farmers.

Lawks

An exclamation expressing surprise, wonder, or dismay.

Leader Supreme

A person who holds the highest authority or position in a particular context or organization.

Leam

A ray of light; a gleam or flash.

Legation

A diplomatic mission in a foreign country headed by a minister rather than an ambassador.

Lexicography

The professional practice, methodology, and art of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries.

Licentious

Lacking legal or moral restraints, especially disregarding sexual restraints.