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  • English Word Lichenography Definition A description of lichens; the science which illustrates the natural history of lichens.
  • English Word Lichenologist Definition One versed in lichenology.
  • English Word Lichenology Definition The science which treats of lichens.
  • English Word Lichenous Definition Of, pertaining to, or resembling, lichens; abounding in lichens; covered with lichens.
  • English Word Lichi Definition See Litchi.
  • English Word Lichwale Definition The gromwell.
  • English Word Lichwort Definition An herb, the wall pellitory. See Pellitory.
  • English Word Licit Definition Lawful.
  • English Word Licitation Definition The act of offering for sale to the highest bidder.
  • English Word Lick Definition To draw or pass the tongue over; as, a dog licks his master's hand.
  • English Word Lick Definition To lap; to take in with the tongue; as, a dog or cat licks milk.
  • English Word Lick Definition A stroke of the tongue in licking.
  • English Word Lick Definition A quick and careless application of anything, as if by a stroke of the tongue, or of something which acts like a tongue; as, to put on colors with a lick of the brush. Also, a small quantity of any substance so applied.
  • English Word Lick Definition A place where salt is found on the surface of the earth, to which wild animals resort to lick it up; -- often, but not always, near salt springs.
  • English Word Lick Definition To strike with repeated blows for punishment; to flog; to whip or conquer, as in a pugilistic encounter.
  • English Word Lick Definition A slap; a quick stroke.
  • English Word Lick-spigot Definition A tapster.
  • English Word Lick-spittle Definition An abject flatterer or parasite.
  • English Word Licked Definition of Lick
  • English Word Licker Definition One who, or that which, licks.
  • English Word Lickerish Definition Eager; craving; urged by desire; eager to taste or enjoy; greedy.
  • English Word Lickerish Definition Tempting the appetite; dainty.
  • English Word Lickerish Definition Lecherous; lustful.
  • English Word Lickerous Definition Lickerish; eager; lustful.
  • English Word Licking Definition of Lick
  • English Word Licking Definition A lapping with the tongue.
  • English Word Licking Definition A flogging or castigation.
  • English Word Lickpenny Definition A devourer or absorber of money.
  • English Word Licorice Definition A plant of the genus Glycyrrhiza (G. glabra), the root of which abounds with a sweet juice, and is much used in demulcent compositions.
  • English Word Licorice Definition The inspissated juice of licorice root, used as a confection and for medicinal purposes.