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 labyrinthlike Resembling a labyrinth labyrinthodont Having teeth with a labyrinthine (maze-like) internal structure labyrinthopathy Any disease of the labyrinth of the ear. labyrinthopeptin Any of a class of lantibiotic peptides produced by the actinomycete Actinomadura labyrinthosis inflammation of the labyrinth of the ear labyrinthulean Any protist of the class Labyrinthulea labyrinthulid Any protist in the order Labyrinthulales (syn. Labyrinthulida), the slime nets, which produce a network of filaments or tubes inside of which the cells move and from which they obtain nutrients. lac A resinous substance or lacquer produced mainly on the banyan tree by the female of Kerria lacca, a scale insect. Lacadena A surname from Spanish. Lacaille A surname from French. Lacan A surname from French Lacandon A member of a Maya people living in the jungles of the Mexican state of Chiapas, near the southern border with Guatemala. Lacanian Of, pertaining to, or resembling the psychoanalytical views of Jacques Lacan (1901–1981). Lacanianism Lacanian psychoanalysis Lacanianist A supporter of Lacanianism. Lacap A surname from Kapampangan. Lacaron A barangay of Malita, Davao Occidental, Philippines. Lacarte A surname. Lacasse A surname from French. Lacava A surname from Italian. Lacayo A surname. Lacaze A surname. lacaziosis lobomycosis laccase Any of several copper-containing oxidase enzymes found in plants and microorganisms. laccate Having a waxy covering that gives the appearance of lacquer lacceroic Of or pertaining to lacceroic acid or its derivatives laccic Characteristic of lac, such as in laccic acid. laccin A yellow amorphous substance obtained from lac. laccol A poisonous organic compound found in lacquer from Toxicodendron. laccolith A mass of igneous or volcanic rock found within strata which forces the overlaying strata upwards and forms domes. laccolithic Relating to laccoliths. laccolitic Of or relating to laccoliths. laccowries A kind of plain white cotton cloth from India. lace A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread. laceability The property of being laceable. laceable Able to be fastened with laces. laceback A kind of ligature for the canine teeth, shaped like a figure eight. lacebark Any of various New Zealand plants in the genus Hoheria. Laceby A town in the Rural City of Wangaratta, north eastern Victoria, Australia. lacecap A cap shape resembling lace. laced Fastened with lace or laces (light cordage). Lacedaemon Another name of Sparta Lacedaemonian Of or pertaining to Lacedaemon (Laconia) in Greece. Lacefield A surname. laceflower Ptilimnium nuttallii; Laceigh A female given name, variant of Lacey. laceleaf Having lacy leaves. laceless Without laces. lacelike Resembling lace. lacemaker A person who makes lace. lacemaking The manufacture of lace. laceman A male dealer in lace. lacepod Synonym of fringepod. lacer A person or thing that laces. lacerability The quality of being lacerable. lacerable Susceptible to laceration; capable of being, or liable to be, torn. lacerant lacerating lacerate To tear, rip or wound. lacerated Having lacerations, literally or figuratively. lacerately In a lacerate manner. lacerater A person or thing that lacerates. laceratingly In a manner that lacerates. laceration An irregular open wound to soft tissue. lacerative Lacerating, or having the power to lacerate. Lacerda A surname. Lacerta An inconspicuous autumn constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a lizard. It lies between the constellations of Cygnus and Andromeda. lacertian Pertaining to or resembling a lizard; lizard-like. lacertid Any lizard of the family Lacertidae. lacertiform lizard-shaped lacertilian Relating to the reptilian suborder Lacertilia. lacertiloid Resembling or belonging to the Lacertilia. lacertine Lizard-like; lacertian. lacertoid Any lizard of the suborder Lacertoidea lacertus A bundle or fascicle of muscular fibres. lacery Lace or laces collectively. lacet A small lace. lacewear Clothing made of lace. laceweight Of a light weight designed to be used with 1.5–2.25 mm needles. Lacewell A surname. lacewing Any of a number of gauzy-winged insects of certain families within the order Neuroptera. lacewoman A woman who makes lace. lacewood Any of several types of wood with a coarse texture, but especially that from several varieties of sycamore. lacework A piece or example of lace. laceworker Synonym of lacemaker. laceworks A factory that produces lace. lacey A Norman habitational surname from Old French from a place Lassy in Calvados. Lach A surname. Lachance A surname. lachanophobe A person who has lachanophobia. lachanophobia An irrational fear of vegetables. Lachapelle A surname from French. Lachen A municipality in Schwyz canton, Switzerland. lachenalia Any of the genus Lachenalia of bulbs. Lacher A surname. laches Negligence in one's duty. Lachesian Pertaining to Lachesis, the Fate who measures the thread of life. lachesillid Any barklouse in the family Lachesillidae. Lachesis The venom of Lachesis muta (South Anerican bushmaster snake), used to treat various conditions. lachesism The yearning for the clarity or reprioritisation afforded by surviving a disaster. lachha A grade of saffron from Kashmir, having stigmas attached with parts of the style. Lachica A surname from Spanish. Lachie A diminutive of the male given name Lachlan. Lachin A town and district of Azerbaijan, under Armenian occupation between the two Nagorno-Karabakh wars. Lachine A borough within the city of Montreal on the Island of Montreal in southwestern Quebec, Canada; originally part of the settlement of New France. Lachino A surname. Lachish An ancient Canaanite and Israelite city in the Shephelah region of Israel, now an archeological site and national park. Lachlan A male given name from Scottish Gaelic mainly used in Scotland, recently also popular in Australia. Lachman A surname. Lachmannian Of or relating to Karl Lachmann (1793–1851), German philologist and critic, noted for his foundational contributions to the field of textual criticism. Lachney A surname. lachnid Any aphid of the former family Lachnidae. lachnine Any aphid of the subfamily Lachninae lachnocladiaceous Of or relating to the Lachnocladiaceae. lachrymable lamentable lachrymal Connected with weeping or tears. lachrymally In a lachrymal manner. lachrymary Containing or made to contain tears; lachrymal. lachrymate To cry or weep. lachrymator Any substance that causes tears, such as tear gas. lachrymatory Pertaining to or causing tears. lachrymiform Shaped like a teardrop lachrymist One who weeps. lachrymogenic That produces tears (crying) lachrymojugal relating to, or connecting the tear duct and jugal bone in reptiles and some primitive fish lachrymose Tearful, sorrowful, sad, pertaining to tears, weeping, causing tears or crying. lachrymosely In a lachrymose manner. lachrymoseness The quality of being lachrymose. lachrymosity The quality of being lachrymose. lachryphagous That feeds on tears lachryphagy The condition of being lachryphagous. Lachy A diminutive of the male given name Lachlan. Laci A surname from Old French, variant of Lacey Lacian A sub-age from 217.4 ± 2.0 to 211 million years ago. Lacid Of or pertaining to the Lacid people lacidipine A calcium channel blocker. Lacie A surname from Old French, variant of Lacey laciferous That produces lac lacily In a lacy manner. Lacina A surname from Czech. lacinato Synonym of cavolo nero (“a variety of kale”). laciness The quality of being lacy. lacing That with which something is laced. lacinia One of the narrow, jagged, irregular pieces or divisions which form a sort of fringe on the borders of the petals of some flowers. lacinial Relating to laciniae laciniar Of or relating to a lacinia. laciniate Bordered with a fringe. laciniately In a laciniate manner. laciniation A laciniate form or appearance; division into deep, narrow, irregular lobes. laciniform Resembling a fringe. laciniolate Consisting of, or abounding in, very minute laciniae.