Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Leifchild A surname. Leifer A surname. Leifheit A surname from German. leifite A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing aluminum, beryllium, fluorine, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and sodium. leigh A meadow. Leighfield A civil parish (without a council) south-west of Oakham, Rutland, England (OS grid ref SP8203 (approx)). Leighna A female given name. Leight A surname. Leighton A habitational surname from Old English. leightonite A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, and sulfur. Leighty A surname. Leihe A town in Yicheng, Xiangyang, Hubei, China. Leija A surname. Leijiverse The works of the Japanese manga artist Leiji Matsumoto; the fictional universe these works are set in. Leiker A surname. Leikin A surname. Leila A female given name from Arabic. Leilah A female given name from Arabic, variant of Leila. Leilani A female given name from Hawaiian. Leimajam A Meitei surname from Manipuri Leimapokpam A Meitei surname from Manipuri Leimarel An ancient Meitei primordial supreme Mother Earth goddess. She is a wife of Salailen, mother of Sanamahi and Pakhangba. leimtype A collotype process in which the printing surface is a sheet of gelatin fixed upon a zinc plate. leinamycin A macrolide polyketide, produced by several species of Streptomyces atroolivaceus, that has antitumour activity. Leine A surname. Leiner A surname. Leingang A surname. Leininger A surname. Leinster The most populated province of Ireland, situated in the east of the island. Leinsterman a man from Leinster, Ireland Leinsterwoman A woman from Leinster, Ireland leint To urinate in an alcoholic beverage to increase its strength. Leintwardine A village and civil parish in Herefordshire, England (OS grid ref SO404741). Leinweber A surname from German. leiobunine Any harvestman of the subfamily Leiobuninae leiocarpin Any of a particular group of antileukemic fungal metabolites leiodid Any beetle in the family Leiodidae. leiodisc A disc of an apothecium that is smooth and without folds or protrusions. leiognathid Any fish in the family Leiognathidae. leiomano A paddle-like club with shark teeth set in it, used in various Polynesian cultures. leiomodin A protein, in muscle cells, that binds actin leiomyoblastoma Synonym of leiomyoma. leiomyoma A non-cancerous tumor of smooth muscle leiomyomatosis The presence of leiomyomata in the body. leiomyomatous Relating to or composed of leiomyomata. leiomyomectomy Surgical resection of a leiomyoma, usually in the uterus. leiomyosarcoma A cancerous tumor of smooth muscle. leiomyosarcomatosis The presence of leiomyosarcomas. leiopelmatid Any frog in the family Leiopelmatidae. leiopyrrole An anticholinergic drug. leiorhynchid Any brachiopod of the family †Leiorhynchidae. leiothrix Either of two babblers of the genus Leiothrix within the family Leiothrichidae. Leiotrichi human races with smooth hair leiotrichous having smooth hair leiotrichy The trait of being leiotrichous, or having smooth hair. Leiphart A surname from German. Leiphrakpam A Meitei surname from Manipuri leipoa A mallee fowl (genus Leipoa). Leipon An Austronesian language spoken on Hauwai, Ndrilo and Pityilu islands, just off Manus Island in Papua New Guinea. Leipsic A village in Ohio. Leipzig An independent city in Saxony, Germany. Leipziger A native or inhabitant of the city of Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. Leipzigian Of, from or relating to Leipzig, Germany Leira A village near Fagernes in Nord-Aurdal municipality, Innlandet, Norway. Leire A village and civil parish in Harborough district, Leicestershire, England (OS grid ref SP5290). Leiria A district in central Portugal. Leiser A surname. Leisha A female given name. Leishangbam A Meitei surname from Manipuri Leishman A surname. leishmania A parasite that causes leishmaniasis, a genus trypanosome protozoa, Leishmania. leishmanial Relating to leishmania. leishmaniasis Any of several distinct forms of a disease caused by any of the protozoans of the genus Leishmania, transmitted to humans and animals by bloodsucking sandflies. leishmanic Relating to leishmania. leishmanicidal That kills leishmania parasites. leishmanicide Any material that kills leishmania parasites leishmanin Leishmania antigen leishmanioid Resembling or characteristic of a leishmania parasite. leishmaniosis Synonym of leishmaniasis. leishmaniotic Relating to leishmaniosis. leishmanistatic That halts the growth of Leishmania protozoans leishmanization The (deliberate) introduction of leishmaniasis leishmanolysin An endopeptidase present in some trypanosomes of the genus Leishmania. leishmanolytic That destroys (breaks up) leishmanias leishporin A porin isolated from species of Leishmania Leising A surname from German. leisingite A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing copper, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, tellurium, and zinc. Leissigen A municipality in Bern canton, Switzerland. Leist A surname. leister A spear armed with three or more barbed prongs for catching fish, particularly salmon. leisterer One who leisters. leistering The act of catching or spearing fish with a leister. Leiston A town and civil parish (served by Leiston-cum-Sizewell Town Council) in East Suffolk district, Suffolk, England (OS grid ref TM4462). leisurable Leisurely. leisurably At leisure; in a leisurely way. leisure Freedom provided by the cessation of activities. leisured Having leisure time, especially as a result of not having to work for a living. leisureful Providing leisure, restful. leisureless Without leisure; perpetually busy or labouring. leisurelessness Absence of leisure. leisurelily In a leisurely manner. leisureliness The property of being leisurely. leisurely Characterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried. leisureness The quality of being leisurely. leisureplex A commercial establishment offering various leisure facilities to the public. leisuresome Characterised or marked by leisure; leisurely leisurewear Clothing worn for leisure or as general casual wear. leisuring The spending of time in leisure activities; recreation. leisurism A lifestyle or social system mainly focused on leisure. leisurist Someone who devotes all or a significant part of their life to leisure. Leitam A Meitei surname from Manipuri Leitanthem A Meitei surname from Manipuri Leitao A surname from Portuguese. Leitch A surname. Leitchfield A city, the county seat of Grayson County, Kentucky, United States. Leitchville A town in the Shire of Gannawarra and the Shire of Loddon, northern Victoria, Australia Leite A surname. leiteite A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, oxygen, and zinc. Leith A port and suburban town within the City of Edinburgh council area, Scotland. Leitha A river in Austria. Leithead A Scottish habitational surname. Leitheiser A surname from German. Leither An inhabitant of Leith. Leithiser A surname from German. Leithold A surname. leitmotif A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera. Leitner A surname. Leitrim A county of Ireland. Leitz A surname from German or from Dutch [in turn transferred from the nickname]. leitzanus ridicule, disrespectful mockery. Leitzel A surname. leiuperine Any frog of the subfamily Leiuperinae Leiva A surname from Spanish. Leix Dated spelling of Laois. Leixlip A town in the north-east corner of County Kildare, Ireland. Leizhou A peninsula in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China. Leja A surname. Lejeune A surname. lejeuneaceous Of or relating to the Lejeuneaceae. lek An aggregation of male animals for the purposes of courtship and display. lekach A Jewish honey-sweetened cake, mainly associated with Rosh Hashanah. lekane An Ancient Greek bowl or basin with horizontal handles. Lekas A surname from Greek. Lekawski A surname. Lekenik A municipality of Croatia. lekgotla A consultative process between groups pursuing a common goal. Lekh A transliteration of the Ukrainian surname Лех (Lex). lekha A ledger. Lekich A surname. Lekke A surname.