English to English Dictionary

Language proficiency

The ability of an individual to speak or perform in a language effectively and accurately.

Language-purist

A person who prescribes and advocates for the preservation of a language's traditional forms, grammar, and vocabulary while strictly discouraging foreign loanwords, slang, or neologisms.

Lank

Hair that is long, limp, and straight without any bounce or volume.

Lankiness

The quality of being lanky; the state of being tall and thin, often in an awkward manner.

Lanolin

A yellowish, waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of sheep and extracted from their raw wool, widely used in cosmetics, ointments, and waterproofing.

Lantana

Any of numerous tropical American shrubby plants belonging to the verbena family, having heads of small, brightly colored flowers that often change color as they mature.

Lantern

A portable light source, typically enclosed in a protective case, often used outdoors.

Lanthinate

To treat, combine, or dope with lanthanum or a lanthanum compound.

Lanthorn

A lantern, especially one that is enclosed and used for illumination.

Lanugo

The very fine, soft, and usually unpigmented hair that covers the body of a human fetus or newborn infant.

Lanyong

The act of using something excessively or improperly.

Laomedon

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