laurentius
- n Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
lauric acid
- n a crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)
lauritz lebrecht hommel melchior
- n United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973)
lauritz melchior
- n United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973)
laurus nobilis
- n small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors
lauryl alcohol
- n a colorless insoluble solid alcohol used to make detergents and pharmaceuticals
lausanne
- n a city in western Switzerland; cultural and commercial center
lautaro faction of the united popular action movement
- n a violent terrorist group organized in the 1980s and advocating the overthrow of the Chilean military government; leaders are mainly criminals or impoverished youths
lautaro popular rebel forces
- n a violent terrorist group organized in the 1980s and advocating the overthrow of the Chilean military government; leaders are mainly criminals or impoverished youths
lautaro youth movement
- n a violent terrorist group organized in the 1980s and advocating the overthrow of the Chilean military government; leaders are mainly criminals or impoverished youths
lava
- n rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
lavabo
- n a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression)
lavage
- n washing out a hollow organ (especially the stomach) by flushing with water
lavalava
- n a skirt consisting of a rectangle of calico or printed cotton; worn by Polynesians (especially Samoans)