lichenales
- n category used especially in former classifications for organisms now constituting the division Lichenes
lichenes
- n comprising the lichens which grow symbiotically with algae; sometimes treated as an independent group more or less coordinate with algae and fungi
lichgate
- n a roofed gate to a churchyard, formerly used as a temporary shelter for the bier during funerals
lichi
- n Chinese fruit having a thin brittle shell enclosing a sweet jellylike pulp and a single seed; often dried
lichtenoid eczema
- n eczema characterized by thickening of the skin with accentuated skin lines
lichtenstein
- n United States painter who was a leading exponent of pop art (1923-1997)
licinius lucullus
- n Roman general famous for self-indulgence and giving lavish banquets (circa 110-57 BC)
lick
- n a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
- n touching with the tongue
- n (boxing) a blow with the fist
- v beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
We licked the other team on Sunday! - v pass the tongue over
the dog licked her hand - v find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
- v take up with the tongue
the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast
licking
- n an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
they suffered a convincing licking - n the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
- v beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
- v pass the tongue over
- v find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
- v take up with the tongue
licorice
- n deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots
- n a black candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant
licorice root
- n root of licorice used in flavoring e.g. candy and liqueurs and medicines