latitude
- n the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
- n freedom from normal restraints in conduct
allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money - n an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
- n scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction
latium
- n an ancient region of west central Italy (southeast of Rome) on the Tyrrhenian Sea
latona
- n wife or mistress of Zeus and mother of Apollo and Artemis in ancient mythology; called Latona in Roman mythology
latrobe
- n United States architect (born in England) whose works include the chambers of the United States Congress and the Supreme Court; considered the first professional architect in the United States (1764-1820)
latrodectus mactans
- n venomous New World spider; the female is black with an hourglass-shaped red mark on the underside of the abdomen
lats
- n the basic unit of money in Latvia
- n a broad flat muscle on either side of the back
latte
- n strong espresso coffee with a topping of frothed steamed milk
latten
- n brass (or a yellow alloy resembling brass) that was hammered into thin sheets; formerly used for church utensils
latter-day saint
- n a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
lattice
- n an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions
- n small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted
- n framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal