lappet moth - (n) medium-sized hairy moths; larvae are lappet cater… lappet moth n medium-sized hairy moths; larvae are lappet caterpillars Usages, News, Articles and More laparocele - (n) hernia through the abdomen laparocele n hernia through the abdomen Usages, News, Articles and More laparoscope - (n) a slender endoscope inserted through an incision … laparoscope n a slender endoscope inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall in order to examine the abdominal organs or to perform minor surgery Usages, News, Articles and More laparoscopic cholecystectomy - (n) removal of the gall bladder through small punctur… laparoscopic cholecystectomy n removal of the gall bladder through small punctures in the abdomen to permit the insertion of a laparoscope and surgical instruments Usages, News, Articles and More laparoscopy - (n) laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that make… laparoscopy n laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes) Usages, News, Articles and More laparotomy - (n) surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often … laparotomy n surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs Usages, News, Articles and More lapboard - (n) writing board used on the lap as a table or desk lapboard n writing board used on the lap as a table or desk Usages, News, Articles and More lapdog - (n) a dog small and tame enough to be held in the lap lapdog n a dog small and tame enough to be held in the lap Usages, News, Articles and More lapel - (n) lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the c… lapel n lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar Usages, News, Articles and More lapful - (n) the quantity that can be held in the lap lapful n the quantity that can be held in the lap Usages, News, Articles and More lapidarist - (n) an expert on precious stones and the art of cutti… lapidarist n an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them Usages, News, Articles and More lapidation - (n) the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflic… lapidation n the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death) Usages, News, Articles and More lapidator - (n) an attacker who pelts the victim with stones (esp… lapidator n an attacker who pelts the victim with stones (especially with intent to kill) Usages, News, Articles and More lapidist - (n) a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious s… lapidist n a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones Usages, News, Articles and More lapin - (n) the fur of a rabbit lapin n the fur of a rabbit n castrated male rabbit Usages, News, Articles and More lapis lazuli - (n) an azure blue semiprecious stone lapis lazuli n an azure blue semiprecious stone Usages, News, Articles and More laplace - (n) French mathematician and astronomer who formulate… laplace n French mathematician and astronomer who formulated the nebular hypothesis concerning the origins of the solar system and who developed the theory of probability (1749-1827) Usages, News, Articles and More lapland - (n) a region in northmost Europe inhabited by Lapps lapland n a region in northmost Europe inhabited by Lapps Usages, News, Articles and More laportea - (n) mostly tropical stinging herbs or trees: nettle laportea n mostly tropical stinging herbs or trees: nettle Usages, News, Articles and More laportea canadensis - (n) American perennial herb found in rich woods and p… laportea canadensis n American perennial herb found in rich woods and provided with stinging hairs; provides fibers used for textiles Usages, News, Articles and More Next