| Words | Parts of Speech | Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
|---|---|---|
| lyceum | noun | A place of exercise with covered walks, in the suburbs of Athens, where Aristotle taught philosophy., A house or apartment appropriated to instruction by lectures or disquisitions., A higher school, in Europe, which prepares youths for the university., An association for debate and literary improvement. |
| lychee | noun | See Litchi. |
| lycine | noun | A weak base identical with betaine; — so called because found in the boxthorn (Lycium barbarum). See Betaine. |
| lydian | adjective | Of or pertaining to Lydia, a country of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants; hence, soft; effeminate; — said especially of one of the ancient Greek modes or keys, the music in which was of a soft, pathetic, or voluptuous character. |
| lydine | noun | A violet dye derived from aniline. |
| lymail | noun | See Limaille. |
| lymphy | adjective | Containing, or like, lymph. |
| lynden | noun | See Linden. |
| lyraid | noun | Same as Lyrid. |
| lyrate | adjective | Alt. of Lyrated |
| lyrism | noun | The act of playing on a lyre or harp. |
| lyrist | noun | A musician who plays on the harp or lyre; a composer of lyrical poetry. |
| lyttae | plural | of Lytta |