liatris
- n genus of perennial North American herbs with aromatic usually cormous roots
liatris punctata
- n herb with many stems bearing narrow slender wands of crowded rose-lavender flowers; central United States and Canada to Texas and northern Mexico
liatris pycnostachya
- n perennial of southeastern and central United States having very dense spikes of purple flowers; often cultivated for cut flowers
libation
- n (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
- n a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity
- n the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony
libby
- n United States chemist who developed a method of radiocarbon dating (1908-1980)
libel
- n a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
- n the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks
- v print slanderous statements against
The newspaper was accused of libeling him
libeler
- n one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
liberal arts
- n studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
liberal democrat party
- n a political party in Great Britain; formerly the Liberal Party; advocates reforms and improvement of the conditions of working people
liberal party
- n a political party in Australia, Canada, and other nations, and formerly in Great Britain
liberalism
- n a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
- n an economic theory advocating free competition and a self-regulating market