Index of English words, starting with "la"

(1) - Lampas (n.) An inflammation and swelling of the soft parts of the roof of the mouth immediately behind the fore teeth in the horse; -- called also lampers.

(1) - Lampblack (n.) The fine impalpable soot obtained from the smoke of carbonaceous substances which have been only partly burnt, as in the flame of a smoking lamp. It consists of finely divided carbon, with sometimes a very small proportion of various impurities. It is used as an ingredient of printers' ink, and various black pigments and cements.

(1) - Lampless (a.) Being without a lamp, or without light; hence, being without appreciation; dull.

(1) - Lamplighter (n.) The calico bass.
(2) - Lamplighter (n.) One who, or that which, lights a lamp; esp., a person who lights street lamps.

(1) - Lampoon (v. t.) To subject to abusive ridicule expressed in writing; to make the subject of a lampoon.
(2) - Lampoon (n.) A personal satire in writing; usually, malicious and abusive censure written only to reproach and distress.