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 lupenone The triterpenoid (1R,3aR,4S,5aR,5bR,7aR,11aR,11bR,13aR,13bR)-1-isopropenyl-3a,5a,5b,8,8,11a-hexamethyl-eicosahydro-cyclopenta[a]chrysen-9-one lupenyl A univalent radical derived from lupene lupeol A pharmacologically active triterpenoid found in a variety of plants. Luper A surname. Lupercal Of or relating to the Lupercalia. Lupercalia An ancient Roman pastoral festival observed in mid-February to avert evil spirits and purify the city. Lupercalian Relating to Lupercal or the Lupercalia. Luperci The priesthood of the Lupercalia. Lupercio A surname. Lupercus A god who protected flocks, in some sources identified with Faunus in the aspect of Inuus, and by extension as the equivalent of the Greek Πὰν Λυκαῖος (Pàn Lukaîos, “Lycaean Pan”). Luperi A surname from Italian. luperine Any moth of the genus Luperina lupetidine dimethylpiperidine Lupi A municipality of Camarines Sur, Philippines. Lupian A surname. Lupica A surname from Italian. lupicide The killing of a wolf or wolves. Lupid A meteor of a meteor shower appearing to originate from the constellation of Lupus. Lupien A surname. lupiform Resembling lupus. lupin Any member of the genus Lupinus in the family Fabaceae. Lupinacci A surname from Italian. lupinacidin Any of a group of anthraquinone derivatives, present in Micromonospora lupini, that inhibit tumour growth lupine Wolfish (all senses); wolflike. lupinelike Resembling or characteristic of the lupine plant. lupinely In a lupine manner; like a wolf. lupinidine sparteine lupinin A glucoside found in the seeds of several species of lupine. lupinine A bitter alkaloid present in Lupinus. lupinite A bitter organic compound found in the leaves of the white lupin, Lupinus albus. lupinosis lathyrism lupitidine An H₂ receptor antagonist used as an antiulcer agent. lupiwighteone 8-prenylgenistein, a genistein prenylated derivative. Lupo A surname from Italian. Lupoff A surname. Lupoglav A municipality of Croatia. lupoid Resembling the disease called lupus. Lupok A barangay of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines. lupologist A physician specialized in the treatment of lupus. lupology The study of lupus and its treatments used to manage it. lupoma The nodosity from which lupus develops. Lupon A dialect of the Kalagan language. lupophon A woodwind instrument like an oboe. lupous Affected with or pertaining to lupus. luppa A kind of Indian cloth incorporating large amounts of gold and silver thread to give it a metallic appearance. lupper A finger. luppie A high-earning gay woman living in a major urban area. Luppino A surname from Italian. Luppitt A village and civil parish in East Devon district, Devon, England (OS grid ref ST1606). lupron Synonym of leuprolide. luprostiol A prostaglandin analogue. Lupton A village and civil parish of South Lakeland district, Cumbria, England (OS grid ref SD5581). Lupu A surname from Romanian. lupulin Small hairs obtained from the strobili of the hop plant. lupulinic Of or relating to lupulin. lupulus A common hop plant (Humulus lupulus). lupus Any of a number of autoimmune diseases, the most common of which is systemic lupus erythematosus. lupuslike Resembling or characteristic of lupus. Luputa A town in Lomami province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Luqiao A district of Taizhou, Zhejiang, China. Luqman A sage. Luqu A county of Gannan prefecture, Gansu, China. Luque A surname from Spanish. Luquette A surname from French. Luquin A surname. lur A long natural blowing horn without finger holes, played by embouchure. lurasidone A piperazine drug with potential applications in treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Luray A commune in Eure-et-Loir department, Centre-Val de Loire, France. lurbinectedin A particular drug used to inhibit the growth of ovarian cancer. lurch A sudden or unsteady movement. lurcher One who lurks or lies in wait; one who watches in order to rob or betray; a poacher. lurching the action of the verb to lurch lurchingly With a lurching motion. lurchy Moving with a lurch. lurdane A lazy, stupid person; a sluggard. lure Something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure. lureful Alluring. lurement Synonym of allurement (“enticement”). Luren An extinct Sino-Tibetan language of Guizhou, China. lurer One who lures. luresome Characterised or marked by luring; alluring lurex A form of yarn (or fabric made from it) that incorporates a glittering metallic thread. Lurg A town in the Rural City of Benalla, north eastern Victoria, Australia. Lurgan A town in north-east County Armagh, Northern Ireland (Irish grid ref J 0858). lurgy Idleness or laziness regarded as a medical condition; also, depression, especially resulting from a hangover. Luri A Southwestern Iranian language continuum spoken by the Lurs of Western Asia. Luria A surname from Hebrew. Lurian Of or relating to Alexander Luria (1902-1977), Russian neuropsychologist. Lurianic Of or relating to Isaac Luria (1534–1572), Jewish rabbi and mystic, considered to be the father of contemporary Kabbalah. Lurianism Lurianic beliefs and practices Lurianist A person of Lurianic beliefs and practices. lurid Pruriently detailed and sensationalistic about something shocking or horrifying, especially with regard to violence or sex. luridity The quality of being lurid. luridly In a lurid manner, in a way that contains gauche details or is intended to shock or horrify. luridness The property of being lurid. luridoside A particular steroid glycoside. Lurie A surname. luring allurement luringly So as to lure or tempt; enticingly. Lurish Synonym of Luri (“language continuum”). Luritja Any member of an Australian Aboriginal group whose homeland is in the area south of Papunya and west of Hermannsburg in the Northern Territory. lurk To remain concealed in order to ambush. lurkdom The state of lurking (reading a forum, social media site, etc. without interacting). lurker One who lurks. lurkerdom Synonym of lurkdom. lurkership The state or quality of being a lurker. lurkiness The state, quality, or condition of being lurky lurking The act of one who lurks. lurkingly So as to lurk; in sinister concealment. lurkingness Quality of lurking. lurkish Tending to lurk; somewhat lurky. lurkman A conman. lurksome Characterised or marked by lurking; lurky lurky Tending to lurk; given to or indicative of lurking Lurleen A female given name. Lurlie A female given name. Lurnea A suburb of Sydney in the Liverpool council area, New South Wales, Australia. lurosetron A serotonin 5-HT₃ receptor antagonist. lurry To lug or pull about. lurryman One who handles or manages a lurry. lurt A lump of dirt or excrement; a turd. lurtotecan An analogue of camptothecin. Lurty A surname. lurve Love, fondness. Lurvey A surname from German. Lurz A surname from German. Lusac A surname. Lusack A surname. Lusad A barangay of Dagami, Leyte, Philippines. Lusail A city in Al Daayen, Qatar. Lusak A surname. Lusaka The capital city of Zambia. Lusakan A barangay of Tiaong, Quezon, Philippines. Lusanda A female given name from South Africa. Lusaran A barangay of Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines. Lusardi A surname. Lusatia A cultural region in Central Europe, in modern Germany and Poland, in large parts traditionally Sorbian-speaking. Lusatian Of or pertaining to Lusatia or its people. Lusby A small village in Lusby with Winceby parish, East Lindsey district, Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref TF339678). lusca A folkloric sea monster of the Caribbean resembling a giant octopus/squid, or giant cuttlefish; or shark-headed cephalopod-tentacle armed creature (sharktopus). Luschak A surname. luscious Sweet and pleasant; delicious; juicy, succulent. lusciously In a luscious manner. lusciousness Property of being luscious. Luscombe A surname. Luse A surname. luseogliflozin The thioglycoside 1,5-anhydro-1-(5-(4-ethoxybenzyl)-2-methoxy-4-methylphenyl)-1-thioglucitol that is used to treat diabetes luser An incompetent computer user. Luserna A Cimbrian-speaking village in Trentino, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. lush Juicy, succulent.