leishmaniasis
- n sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania which are spread by sandflies
leishmaniasis americana
- n a form of leishmaniasis endemic in Mexico and Central American and South America; sores are limited to the skin and mucosa
leishmaniosis
- n sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania which are spread by sandflies
leister
- n a spear with three or more prongs; used for spearing fish (especially salmon)
leisure
- n time available for ease and relaxation
his job left him little leisure - n freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity
he lacked the leisure for golf
leisure wear
- n informal clothing designed to be worn when you are relaxing
leitmotif
- n a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)
leitmotiv
- n a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)
leitneria floridana
- n very small deciduous dioecious tree or shrub of damp habitats in southeastern United States having extremely light wood
leitneriaceae
- n coextensive with the genus Leitneria; commonly isolated in a distinct order
leland stanford
- n United States railroad executive and founder of Stanford University (1824-1893)