locusta migratoria
- n Old World locust that travels in vast swarms stripping large areas of vegetation
locution
- n a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
loddon pondweed
- n pondweed with floating leaves; of northern United States and Europe
lode
- n a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
lodestar
- n guiding star; a star that is used as a reference point in navigation or astronomy
- n something that serves as a model or guide
lodestone
- n a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically
lodge
- n English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
- n a formal association of people with similar interests
- n small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion; usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener
- n a small (rustic) house used as a temporary shelter
- n any of various Native American dwellings
- n a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
- v be a lodger; stay temporarily
- v put, fix, force, or implant
lodge a bullet in the table - v file a formal charge against
- v provide housing for