Index of English words, starting with "li"

(1) - Limpkin (n.) Either one of two species of wading birds of the genus Aramus, intermediate between the cranes and rails. The limpkins are remarkable for the great length of the toes. One species (A. giganteus) inhabits Florida and the West Indies; the other (A. scolopaceus) is found in South America. Called also courlan, and crying bird.

(1) - Limpness (n.) The quality or state of being limp.

(1) - Limulus (n.) The only existing genus of Merostomata. It includes only a few species from the East Indies, and one (Limulus polyphemus) from the Atlantic coast of North America. Called also Molucca crab, king crab, horseshoe crab, and horsefoot.

(1) - Limy (a.) Resembling lime; having the qualities of lime.
(2) - Limy (a.) Containing lime; as, a limy soil.
(3) - Limy (a.) Smeared with, or consisting of, lime; viscous.