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 |