Index of English words, starting with "la"

(1) - Larynx (n.) The expanded upper end of the windpipe or trachea, connected with the hyoid bone or cartilage. It contains the vocal cords, which produce the voice by their vibrations, when they are stretched and a current of air passes between them. The larynx is connected with the pharynx by an opening, the glottis, which, in mammals, is protected by a lidlike epiglottis.

(1) - Lascar (n.) A native sailor, employed in European vessels; also, a menial employed about arsenals, camps, camps, etc.; a camp follower.

(1) - Lascivious (a.) Tending to produce voluptuous or lewd emotions.
(2) - Lascivious (a.) Wanton; lewd; lustful; as, lascivious men; lascivious desires.