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- English Word Lignum rhodium Definition The fragrant wood of several shrubs and trees, especially of species of Rhodorhiza from the Canary Islands, and of the West Indian Amyris balsamifera.
- English Word Lignum-vitae Definition A tree (Guaiacum officinale) found in the warm latitudes of America, from which the guaiacum of medicine is procured. Its wood is very hard and heavy, and is used for various mechanical purposes, as for the wheels of ships' blocks, cogs, bearings, and the like. See Guaiacum.
- English Word Ligroin Definition A trade name applied somewhat indefinitely to some of the volatile products obtained in refining crude petroleum. It is a complex and variable mixture of several hydrocarbons, generally boils below 170¡ Fahr., and is more inflammable than safe kerosene. It is used as a solvent, as a carburetant for air gas, and for illumination in special lamps.
- English Word Ligsam Definition Same as Ligan.
- English Word Ligula Definition See Ligule.
- English Word Ligula Definition The central process, or front edge, of the labium of insects. It sometimes serves as a tongue or proboscis, as in bees.
- English Word Ligula Definition A tongue-shaped lobe of the parapodia of annelids. See Parapodium.
- English Word Ligulae Definition of Ligula
- English Word Ligulas Definition of Ligula
- English Word Ligulate Definition Alt. of Ligulated
- English Word Ligulated Definition Like a bandage, or strap; strap-shaped.
- English Word Ligulated Definition Composed of ligules.
- English Word Ligule Definition The thin and scarious projection from the upper end of the sheath of a leaf of grass.
- English Word Ligule Definition A strap-shaped corolla of flowers of Compositae.
- English Word Ligule Definition A band of white matter in the wall of fourth ventricle of the brain.
- English Word Liguliflorous Definition Bearing only ligulate flowers; -- said of a large suborder of composite plants, such as the dandelion, lettuce, hawkweed, etc.
- English Word Ligure Definition A kind of precious stone.
- English Word Ligustrin Definition A bitter principle found in the bark of the privet (Ligustrum vulgare), and extracted as a white crystalline substance with a warm, bitter taste; -- called also ligustron.
- English Word Likable Definition Such as can be liked; such as to attract liking; as, a likable person.
- English Word Like Definition Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.
- English Word Like Definition Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
- English Word Like Definition Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
- English Word Like Definition Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.
- English Word Like Definition That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.
- English Word Like Definition A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.
- English Word Like Definition In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
- English Word Like Definition In a like or similar manner.
- English Word Like Definition Likely; probably.
- English Word Like Definition To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.
- English Word Like Definition To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.