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largely	in large part; mostly; mainly.
large-scale	large in scope or extent.
lariat	a long rope with a sliding loop at one end. It is used to catch running animals such as cattle or horses.
lark¹	a songbird with a long hind claw and a musical song. There are many kinds of larks.
lark²	a happy adventure.
larkspur	a plant with bright blue, pink, or white flowers on a tall stalk. The flowers have a long projection called a spur.
larva	an insect after it hatches from an egg and before it changes into its adult form. Larvae do not have wings and look like worms. Most kinds of insects spend part of their lives as larvae. Caterpillars are a type of larva. [2 definitions]
laryngitis	an inflammation of the part of the throat called the larynx. A person with laryngitis might not be able to speak louder than a whisper.
larynx	the structure at the top of the windpipe that contains the vocal cords, which produce the human voice; voice box.
lasagna	long, wide, flat noodles, or a dish made of these noodles that is baked with sauce, cheese and ground meat or vegetables.
laser	a device that makes a strong, narrow beam of light by stimulating the atoms in a gas or crystal.
lash¹	a whip or the striking part of a whip. [8 definitions]
lash²	to tie down with a rope, cord, or chain.
lass	a girl or young woman.
lasso	a long rope with a sliding loop on one end; lariat. It is used to catch running animals such as cattle or horses. [2 definitions]
last¹	coming after or finishing behind all others. [7 definitions]
last²	to go on through time; continue. [3 definitions]
lasting	continuing for a long time, not ending.
latch	a device that fastens or locks with a bar or bolt that goes into a notch or hole. Latches fasten doors, windows, and gates. [2 definitions]
late	happening after the usual or expected time. [6 definitions]
lately	of late; recently.

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