Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*lewk-
21 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *lewk-, most common first.
- lowSituated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.
- lightElectromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
- lighterA person who lights (“sets fire to or ignites”) a thing.
- lunarOf, pertaining to, or resembling the Moon (that is, Luna, the Earth's moon).
- lynxAny of several medium-sized wild cats of the genus Lynx.
- moonlightThe light reflected from the Moon, which seems to emanate from it.
- levinLightning; a bolt of lightning; also, a bright flame or light.
- luxIn the International System of Units, the derived unit of illuminance or illumination; one lumen per square metre. Symbol: lx
- illustriousAdmired, distinguished, respected, or well-known.
- lumA chimney; also, the top part of a chimney.
- elucidateTo make (something) lucid (“bright, luminous; also, clear, transparent”).
- alightTo make less heavy; to lighten; to alleviate, to relieve.
- luminaryOne who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.
- lownCalm, tranquillity.
- illumineTo shine light on (something).
- leamTo gleam; shine; glow.
- losseA lynx.
- limnTo draw or paint; to delineate.
- pellucidAllowing the passage of light; translucent or transparent.
- luminationIllumination; specifically, artificial illumination.
- sublunarySituated beneath the moon; specifically, between the moon and the earth.