Louise Nevelson : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

   Lagenophera
         n 1: small genus of herbs of Australia and South America having
               small solitary white or purple flowers similar to true
               daisies of genus Bellis [syn: {Lagenophera}, {genus
               Lagenophera}]

English Dictionary: Louise Nevelson	by the DICT Development Group
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lagniappe n a small gift (especially one given by a merchant to a customer who makes a purchase)
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Lake Winnipeg n a lake in southern Canada in Manitoba [syn: Winnipeg, Lake Winnipeg]
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Lassen Volcanic National Park n a national park in California having mountains and volcanic lakes and hot springs
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lecanopteris n any of several bizarre ferns of the genus Lecanopteris having swollen hollow rhizomes that provide homes for symbiotic ants
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legume family n a large family of trees, shrubs, vines, and herbs bearing bean pods; divided for convenience into the subfamilies Caesalpiniaceae; Mimosaceae; Papilionaceae Synonym(s): Leguminosae, family Leguminosae, Fabaceae, family Fabaceae, legume family, pea family
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lichen planus n an eruption of shiny flat-topped purplish (usually itchy) papules on the wrist and forearms and thighs Synonym(s): lichen planus, lichen ruber planus
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lignify v convert into wood or cause to become woody
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lisinopril n an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinival or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks Synonym(s): lisinopril, Prinival, Zestril
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lock chamber n enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it Synonym(s): lock, lock chamber
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loganberry n red-fruited bramble native from Oregon to Baja California Synonym(s): loganberry, Rubus loganobaccus, Rubus ursinus loganobaccus large red variety of the dewberry
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loosen up v cause to become unblocked; "The medicine unstuffed my nose in minutes!" Synonym(s): unstuff, loosen up Antonym(s): block, choke up, lug, stuff become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner; "our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group" Synonym(s): relax, loosen up make one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity Synonym(s): limber up, warm up, loosen up become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work" Synonym(s): relax, loosen up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow down Antonym(s): tense, tense up cause to feel relaxed; "A hot bath always relaxes me" Synonym(s): relax, unstrain, unlax, loosen up, unwind, make relaxed Antonym(s): strain, tense, tense up
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Louis Comfort Tiffany n United States artist who developed Tiffany glass (1848-1933) Synonym(s): Tiffany, Louis Comfort Tiffany
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Louise Nevelson n United States sculptor (born in Russia) known for massive shapes of painted wood (1899-1988) Synonym(s): Nevelson, Louise Nevelson
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Louisiana Purchase n territory in the western United States purchased from France in 1803 for $15 million; extends from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains and from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada
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Luchino Visconti n Italian filmmaker (1906-1976) [syn: Visconti, {Luchino Visconti}, Don Luchino Visconti Conte di Modrone]
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Luciano Pavarotti n Italian tenor (born in 1935) [syn: Pavarotti, {Luciano Pavarotti}]
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Luxembourg n the capital and largest city of Luxembourg [syn: Luxembourg-Ville, Luxembourg, Luxemburg, Luxembourg City, capital of Luxembourg] a grand duchy (a constitutional monarchy) landlocked in northwestern Europe between France and Belgium and Germany; an international financial center Synonym(s): Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Luxemburg
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Luxembourg City n the capital and largest city of Luxembourg [syn: Luxembourg-Ville, Luxembourg, Luxemburg, Luxembourg City, capital of Luxembourg]
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Luxembourg franc n formerly the basic unit of money in Luxembourg
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Luxembourg-Ville n the capital and largest city of Luxembourg [syn: Luxembourg-Ville, Luxembourg, Luxemburg, Luxembourg City, capital of Luxembourg]
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Luxembourger n a native or inhabitant of Luxembourg [syn: Luxemburger, Luxembourger]
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Luxembourgian adj relating to or characteristic of Luxembourg; "Luxembourgian food"
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Luxemburg n the capital and largest city of Luxembourg [syn: Luxembourg-Ville, Luxembourg, Luxemburg, Luxembourg City, capital of Luxembourg] a grand duchy (a constitutional monarchy) landlocked in northwestern Europe between France and Belgium and Germany; an international financial center Synonym(s): Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Luxemburg
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Luxemburger adj of or relating to the capital city of Luxemburg; "Luxemburger streets" of or relating to or characteristic of the grand duchy of Luxemburg or its people n a native or inhabitant of Luxembourg [syn: Luxemburger, Luxembourger]
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Lycaena hypophlaeas n common copper butterfly of central and eastern North America Synonym(s): American copper, Lycaena hypophlaeas
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Lycaon pictus n a powerful doglike mammal of southern and eastern Africa that hunts in large packs; now rare in settled area Synonym(s): African hunting dog, hyena dog, Cape hunting dog, Lycaon pictus
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Lycium barbarum n deciduous erect or spreading shrub with spiny branches and violet-purple flowers followed by orange-red berries; southeastern Europe to China Synonym(s): common matrimony vine, Duke of Argyll's tea tree, Lycium barbarum, Lycium halimifolium
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Lyginopteridales n fossil gymnospermous trees or climbing plants from the Devonian: seed ferns Synonym(s): Cycadofilicales, order Cycadofilicales, Lyginopteridales, order Lyginopteridales
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Lyginopteris n genus of fossil seed ferns of the Carboniferous [syn: Lyginopteris, genus Lyginopteris]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
{Jack rabbit} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of large American hares, having very large ears and long legs. The California species ({Lepus Californicus}), and that of Texas and New Mexico ({L. callotis}), have the tail black above, and the ears black at the tip. They do not become white in winter. The more northern prairie hare ({L. campestris}) has the upper side of the tail white, and in winter its fur becomes nearly white. {Jack rafter} (Arch.), in England, one of the shorter rafters used in constructing a hip or valley roof; in the United States, any secondary roof timber, as the common rafters resting on purlins in a trussed roof; also, one of the pieces simulating extended rafters, used under the eaves in some styles of building. {Jack salmon} (Zo[94]l.), the wall-eyed pike, or glasseye. {Jack sauce}, an impudent fellow. [Colloq. & Obs.] {Jack shaft} (Mach.), the first intermediate shaft, in a factory or mill, which receives power, through belts or gearing, from a prime mover, and transmits it, by the same means, to other intermediate shafts or to a line shaft. {Jack sinker} (Knitting Mach.), a thin iron plate operated by the jack to depress the loop of thread between two needles. {Jack snipe}. (Zo[94]l.) See in the Vocabulary. {Jack staff} (Naut.), a staff fixed on the bowsprit cap, upon which the jack is hoisted. {Jack timber} (Arch.), any timber, as a rafter, rib, or studding, which, being intercepted, is shorter than the others. {Jack towel}, a towel hung on a roller for common use. {Jack truss} (Arch.), in a hip roof, a minor truss used where the roof has not its full section. {Jack tree}. (Bot.) See 1st {Jack}, n. {Jack yard} (Naut.), a short spar to extend a topsail beyond the gaff. {Blue jack}, blue vitriol; sulphate of copper. {Hydraulic jack}, a jack used for lifting, pulling, or forcing, consisting of a compact portable hydrostatic press, with its pump and a reservoir containing a supply of liquid, as oil. {Jack-at-a-pinch}. (a) One called upon to take the place of another in an emergency. (b) An itinerant parson who conducts an occasional service for a fee. {Jack-at-all-trades}, one who can turn his hand to any kind of work. {Jack-by-the-hedge} (Bot.), a plant of the genus {Erysimum} ({E. alliaria}, or {Alliaria officinalis}), which grows under hedges. It bears a white flower and has a taste not unlike garlic. Called also, in England, {sauce-alone}. --Eng. Cyc. {Jack-in-a-box}. (a) (Bot.) A tropical tree ({Hernandia sonora}), which bears a drupe that rattles when dry in the inflated calyx. (b) A child's toy, consisting of a box, out of which, when the lid is raised, a figure springs. (c) (Mech.) An epicyclic train of bevel gears for transmitting rotary motion to two parts in such a manner that their relative rotation may be variable; applied to driving the wheels of tricycles, road locomotives, and to cotton machinery, etc.; an equation box; a jack frame; -- called also {compensating gearing}. (d) A large wooden screw turning in a nut attached to the crosspiece of a rude press. {Jack-in-office}, an insolent fellow in authority. --Wolcott. {Jack-in-the-bush} (Bot.), a tropical shrub with red fruit ({Cordia Cylindrostachya}). {Jack-in-the-green}, a chimney sweep inclosed in a framework of boughs, carried in Mayday processions. {Jack-in-the-pulpit} (Bot.), the American plant {Aris[91]ma triphyllum}, or Indian turnip, in which the upright spadix is inclosed. {Jack-of-the-buttery} (Bot.), the stonecrop ({Sedum acre}). {Jack-of-the-clock}, a figure, usually of a man, on old clocks, which struck the time on the bell. {Jack-on-both-sides}, one who is or tries to be neutral. {Jack-out-of-office}, one who has been in office and is turned out. --Shak. {Jack the Giant Killer}, the hero of a well-known nursery story. {Jack-with-a-lantern}, {Jack-o'-lantern}. (a) An ignis fatuus; a will-o'-the-wisp. [bd][Newspaper speculations] supplying so many more jack-o'-lanterns to the future historian.[b8] --Lowell. (b) A lantern made of a pumpkin so prepared as to show in illumination the features of a human face, etc. {Yellow Jack} (Naut.), the yellow fever; also, the quarantine flag. See {Yellow flag}, under {Flag}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Hare \Hare\, n. [AS. hara; akin to D. haas, G. hase, OHG. haso, Dan. [91] Sw. hare, Icel. h[?]ri, Skr. [?]a[?]a. [?].] 1. (Zo[94]l.) A rodent of the genus {Lepus}, having long hind legs, a short tail, and a divided upper lip. It is a timid animal, moves swiftly by leaps, and is remarkable for its fecundity. Note: The species of hares are numerous. The common European hare is {Lepustimidus}. The northern or varying hare of America ({L. Americanus}), and the prairie hare ({L. campestris}), turn white in winter. In America, the various species of hares are commonly called {rabbits}. 2. (Astron.) A small constellation situated south of and under the foot of Orion; Lepus. {Hare and hounds}, a game played by men and boys, two, called hares, having a few minutes' start, and scattering bits of paper to indicate their course, being chased by the others, called the hounds, through a wide circuit. {Hare kangaroo} (Zo[94]l.)., a small Australian kangaroo ({Lagorchestes Leporoides}), resembling the hare in size and color, {Hare's lettuce} (Bot.), a plant of the genus {Sonchus}, or sow thistle; -- so called because hares are said to eat it when fainting with heat. --Dr. Prior. {Jumping hare}. (Zo[94]l.) See under {Jumping}. {Little chief hare}, [or] {Crying hare}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Chief hare}. {Sea hare}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Aplysia}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Linnet \Lin"net\ (l[icr]n"n[ecr]t), n. [F. linot, linotte, from L. linum flax; or perh. shortened from AS. l[c6]netwige, fr. AS. l[c6]n flax; -- so called because it feeds on the seeds of flax and hemp. See {Linen}.] (Zo[94]l.) Any one of several species of fringilline birds of the genera {Linota}, {Acanthis}, and allied genera, esp. the common European species ({L. cannabina}), which, in full summer plumage, is chestnut brown above, with the breast more or less crimson. The feathers of its head are grayish brown, tipped with crimson. Called also {gray linnet}, {red linnet}, {rose linnet}, {brown linnet}, {lintie}, {lintwhite}, {gorse thatcher}, {linnet finch}, and {greater redpoll}. The American redpoll linnet ({Acanthis linaria}) often has the crown and throat rosy. See {Redpoll}, and {Twite}. {Green linnet} (Zo[94]l.), the European green finch.
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Wrasse \Wrasse\, n. [W. gwrachen.] (Zo[94]l.) Any one of numerous edible, marine, spiny-finned fishes of the genus {Labrus}, of which several species are found in the Mediterranean and on the Atlantic coast of Europe. Many of the species are bright-colored. Note: Among the European species are the ballan wrasse ({Labrus maculatus}), the streaked wrasse ({L. lineatus}), the red wrasse ({L. mixtus}), the comber wrasse ({L. comber}), the blue-striped, or cook, wrasse (see {Peacock fish}, under {Peacock}), the rainbow wrasse ({L. vulgaris}), and the seawife.
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Honeysuckle \Hon"ey*suc`kle\, n. [Cf. AS. hunis[?]ge privet. See {Honey}, and {Suck}.] (Bot.) One of several species of flowering plants, much admired for their beauty, and some for their fragrance. Note: The honeysuckles are properly species of the genus {Lonicera}; as, {L. Caprifolium}, and {L. Japonica}, the commonly cultivated fragrant kinds; {L. Periclymenum}, the fragrant woodbine of England; {L. grata}, the American woodbine, and {L. sempervirens}, the red-flowered trumpet honeysuckle. The European fly honeysuckle is {L. Xylosteum}; the American, {L. ciliata}. The American Pinxter flower ({Azalea nudiflora}) is often called honeysuckle, or false honeysuckle. The name {Australian honeysuckle} is applied to one or more trees of the genus {Banksia}. See {French honeysuckle}, under {French}.
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Lageniform \Lage"niform\, a. [See {Lagena}, and {-form}.] (Bot.) Shaped like a bottle or flask; flag-shaped.
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Lagniappe \Lagniappe\, Lagnappe \Lagnappe"\, n. [Etym. uncertain.] In Louisiana, a trifling present given to customers by tradesmen; a gratuity. Lagniappe . . .is something thrown in, gratis, for good measure. --Mark Twain.
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Lagniappe \Lagniappe\, Lagnappe \Lagnappe"\, n. [Etym. uncertain.] In Louisiana, a trifling present given to customers by tradesmen; a gratuity. Lagniappe . . .is something thrown in, gratis, for good measure. --Mark Twain.
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Legion \Le"gion\ (l[emac]"j[ucr]n), n. [OE. legioun, OF. legion, F. l[82]gion, fr. L. legio, fr. legere to gather, collect. See {Legend}.] 1. (Rom. Antiq.) A body of foot soldiers and cavalry consisting of different numbers at different periods, -- from about four thousand to about six thousand men, -- the cavalry being about one tenth. 2. A military force; an army; military bands. 3. A great number; a multitude. Where one sin has entered, legions will force their way through the same breach. --Rogers. 4. (Taxonomy) A group of orders inferior to a class. {Legion of honor}, an order instituted by the French government in 1802, when Bonaparte was First Consul, as a reward for merit, both civil and military.
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Licheniform \Lichen"iform\ (-[icr]*f[ocir]rm), a. Having the form of a lichen.
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Ligniferous \Lignif"erous\ (l[icr]gn[icr]f"[etil]r[ucr]s), a. [L. lignifer; lignum wood + ferre to bear: cf. F. lignif[8a]re.] Yielding or producing wood.
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Lignification \Lig`nifica"tion\ (l[icr]g`n[icr]f[icr]k[amac]"sh[ucr]n), n. [Cf. F. lignification. See {Lignify}.] (Bot.) A change in the character of a cell wall, by which it becomes harder. It is supposed to be due to an incrustation of lignin.
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Lignify \Lig"ni*fy\ (-f[imac]), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lignified} (-f[imac]d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Lignifying} (-f[imac]`[icr]ng).] [L. lignum wood + -fy: cf. F. lignifier.] (Bot.) To convert into wood or into a ligneous substance.
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Ligniform \Lig"niform\ (l[icr]g"n[icr]f[ocir]rm), a. [L. lignum wood + -form: cf. F. ligniforme.] Like wood.
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Lignify \Lig"ni*fy\ (-f[imac]), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lignified} (-f[imac]d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Lignifying} (-f[imac]`[icr]ng).] [L. lignum wood + -fy: cf. F. lignifier.] (Bot.) To convert into wood or into a ligneous substance.
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Lignify \Lig"ni*fy\, v. i. (Bot.) To become wood.
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Lignify \Lig"ni*fy\ (-f[imac]), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lignified} (-f[imac]d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Lignifying} (-f[imac]`[icr]ng).] [L. lignum wood + -fy: cf. F. lignifier.] (Bot.) To convert into wood or into a ligneous substance.
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Ligniperdous \Lig`niper"dous\ (l[icr]g`n[icr]p[etil]r"d[ucr]s), a. [L. lignum wood + perdere to destroy: cf. F. ligniperde.] (Zo[94]l.) Wood-destroying; -- said of certain insects.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lock \Lock\, n. [AS. loc inclosure, an inclosed place, the fastening of a door, fr. l[umac]can to lock, fasten; akin to OS. l[umac]kan (in comp.), D. luiken, OHG. l[umac]hhan, Icel. l[?]ka, Goth. l[umac]kan (in comp.); cf. Skr. ruj to break. Cf. {Locket}.] 1. Anything that fastens; specifically, a fastening, as for a door, a lid, a trunk, a drawer, and the like, in which a bolt is moved by a key so as to hold or to release the thing fastened. 2. A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable. Albemarle Street closed by a lock of carriages. --De Quincey. 3. A place from which egress is prevented, as by a lock. --Dryden. 4. The barrier or works which confine the water of a stream or canal. 5. An inclosure in a canal with gates at each end, used in raising or lowering boats as they pass from one level to another; -- called also {lift lock}. 6. That part or apparatus of a firearm by which the charge is exploded; as, a matchlock, flintlock, percussion lock, etc. 7. A device for keeping a wheel from turning. 8. A grapple in wrestling. --Milton. {Detector lock}, a lock containing a contrivance for showing whether it as has been tampered with. {Lock bay} (Canals), the body of water in a lock chamber. {Lock chamber}, the inclosed space between the gates of a canal lock. {Lock nut}. See {Check nut}, under {Check}. {Lock plate}, a plate to which the mechanism of a gunlock is attached. {Lock rail} (Arch.), in ordinary paneled doors, the rail nearest the lock. {Lock rand} (Masonry), a range of bond stone. --Knight. {Mortise lock}, a door lock inserted in a mortise. {Rim lock}, a lock fastened to the face of a door, thus differing from a {mortise lock}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Nightingale \Night"in*gale\, n. [OE. nihtegale,nightingale, AS. nihtegale; niht night + galan to sing, akin to E. yell; cf. D. nachtegaal, OS. nahtigala, OHG. nahtigala, G. nachtigall, Sw. n[84]ktergal, Dan. nattergal. See {Night}, and {Yell}.] 1. (Zo[94]l.) A small, plain, brown and gray European song bird ({Luscinia luscinia}). It sings at night, and is celebrated for the sweetness of its song. 2. (Zo[94]l.) A larger species ({Lucinia philomela}), of Eastern Europe, having similar habits; the thrush nightingale. The name is also applied to other allied species. {Mock nightingale}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Blackcap}, n., 1 (a) .
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Hyena \Hy*e"na\, n.; pl. {Hyenas}. [L. hyaena, Gr. [?], orig., a sow, but usually, a Libyan wild beast, prob., the hyena, fr. [?] hog: cf. F. hy[8a]ne. See {Sow} female hog.] (Zo[94]l.) Any carnivorous mammal of the family {Hy[91]nid[91]}, of which three living species are known. They are large and strong, but cowardly. They feed chiefly on carrion, and are nocturnal in their habits. [Written also {hy[91]na}.] Note: The striped hyena ({Hy[91]na striata}) inhabits Southern Asia and a large part of Africa. The brown hyena ({H. brunnea}), and the spotted hyena ({Crocuta maculata}), are found in Southern Africa. The extinct cave hyena ({H. spel[91]a}) inhabited England and France. {Cave hyena}. See under {Cave}. {Hyena dog} (Zo[94]l.), a South African canine animal ({Lycaon venaticus}), which hunts in packs, chiefly at night. It is smaller than the common wolf, with very large, erect ears, and a bushy tail. Its color is reddish or yellowish brown, blotched with black and white. Called also {hunting dog}.
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Lychnobite \Lych"no*bite\, n. [Gr. ly`chnos a lamp + bi`os life.] One who labors at night and sleeps in the day.
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Lycine \Lyc"ine\, n. (Chem.) A weak base identical with betaine; -- so called because found in the boxthorn ({Lycium barbarum}). See {Betaine}.
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Matrimony \Mat"rimony\, n. [OE. matrimoine, through Old French, fr. L. matrimonium, fr. mater mother. See {Mother}.] 1. The union of man and woman as husband and wife; the nuptial state; marriage; wedlock. If either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in matrimony, ye do now confessit. --Book of Com. Prayer (Eng. Ed. ) 2. A kind of game at cards played by several persons. {Matrimony vine} (Bot.), a climbing thorny vine ({Lycium barbarum}) of the Potato family. --Gray. Syn: Marriage; wedlock. See {Marriage}.
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Box \Box\ (b[ocr]ks), n. [As. box, L. buxus, fr. Gr. [?]. See {Box} a case.] (Bot.) A tree or shrub, flourishing in different parts of the world. The common box ({Buxus sempervirens}) has two varieties, one of which, the dwarf box ({B. suffruticosa}), is much used for borders in gardens. The wood of the tree varieties, being very hard and smooth, is extensively used in the arts, as by turners, engravers, mathematical instrument makers, etc. {Box elder}, the ash-leaved maple ({Negundo aceroides}), of North America. {Box holly}, the butcher's broom ({Russus aculeatus}). {Box thorn}, a shrub ({Lycium barbarum}). {Box tree}, the tree variety of the common box.
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Boxthorn \Box"thorn`\, n. (Bot.) A plant of the genus {Lycium}, esp. {Lycium barbarum}.
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Lecompte, LA (town, FIPS 42800) Location: 31.08887 N, 92.39858 W Population (1990): 1592 (602 housing units) Area: 2.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 71346
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Lecompton, KS (city, FIPS 39150) Location: 39.04517 N, 95.39200 W Population (1990): 619 (221 housing units) Area: 2.3 sq km (land), 0.2 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 66050
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Liscomb, IA (city, FIPS 45660) Location: 42.19062 N, 93.00546 W Population (1990): 258 (122 housing units) Area: 2.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 50148
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Loganville, GA (city, FIPS 47196) Location: 33.83590 N, 83.89513 W Population (1990): 3180 (1245 housing units) Area: 13.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 30249 Loganville, PA (borough, FIPS 44416) Location: 39.85506 N, 76.70877 W Population (1990): 954 (355 housing units) Area: 2.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Loganville, WI (village, FIPS 45400) Location: 43.43983 N, 90.03697 W Population (1990): 228 (107 housing units) Area: 0.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 53943
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Luxemburg, IA (city, FIPS 47460) Location: 42.60296 N, 91.07299 W Population (1990): 257 (90 housing units) Area: 0.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Luxemburg, WI (village, FIPS 46400) Location: 44.54262 N, 87.70527 W Population (1990): 1151 (460 housing units) Area: 4.1 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 54217
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
LZ compression {Lempel-Ziv compression}
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
LZ77 compression The first {algorithm} to use the {Lempel-Ziv} {substitutional compression} schemes, proposed in 1977. LZ77 compression keeps track of the last n bytes of data seen, and when a phrase is encountered that has already been seen, it outputs a pair of values corresponding to the position of the phrase in the previously-seen buffer of data, and the length of the phrase. In effect the compressor moves a fixed-size "window" over the data (generally referred to as a "sliding window"), with the position part of the (position, length) pair referring to the position of the phrase within the window. The most commonly used {algorithm}s are derived from the {LZSS} scheme described by James Storer and Thomas Szymanski in 1982. In this the compressor maintains a window of size N bytes and a "lookahead buffer", the contents of which it tries to find a match for in the window: while (lookAheadBuffer not empty) { get a pointer (position, match) to the longest match in the window for the lookahead buffer; if (length > MINIMUM_MATCH_LENGTH) { output a (position, length) pair; shift the window length characters along; } else { output the first character in the lookahead buffer; shift the window 1 character along; } } Decompression is simple and fast: whenever a (POSITION, LENGTH) pair is encountered, go to that POSITION in the window and copy LENGTH bytes to the output. Sliding-window-based schemes can be simplified by numbering the input text characters mod N, in effect creating a circular buffer. The sliding window approach automatically creates the {LRU} effect which must be done explicitly in {LZ78} schemes. Variants of this method apply additional compression to the output of the LZSS compressor, which include a simple variable-length code ({LZB}), dynamic {Huffman} coding ({LZH}), and {Shannon-Fano} coding ({ZIP} 1.x), all of which result in a certain degree of improvement over the basic scheme, especially when the data are rather random and the LZSS compressor has little effect. An algorithm was developed which combines the ideas behind LZ77 and LZ78 to produce a hybrid called {LZFG}. LZFG uses the standard sliding window, but stores the data in a modified {trie} data structure and produces as output the position of the text in the trie. Since LZFG only inserts complete phrases into the dictionary, it should run faster than other LZ77-based compressors. All popular archivers ({arj}, {lha}, {zip}, {zoo}) are variations on LZ77. [comp.compression {FAQ}]. (1995-04-07)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
LZ78 compression A {substitutional compression} scheme which works by entering phrases into a dictionary and then, when a reoccurrence of that particular phrase is found, outputting the dictionary index instead of the phrase. Several {algorithms} are based on this principle, differing mainly in the manner in which they manage the dictionary. The most well-known Lempel-Ziv scheme is Terry Welch's {Lempel-Ziv Welch} variant of LZ78. [comp.compression {FAQ}].
From The CIA World Factbook (1995) [world95]:
Luxembourg Luxembourg:Geography Location: Western Europe, between France and Germany Map references: Europe Area: total area: 2,586 sq km land area: 2,586 sq km comparative area: slightly smaller than Rhode Island Land boundaries: total 359 km, Belgium 148 km, France 73 km, Germany 138 km Coastline: 0 km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none; landlocked International disputes: none Climate: modified continental with mild winters, cool summers Terrain: mostly gently rolling uplands with broad, shallow valleys; uplands to slightly mountainous in the north; steep slope down to Moselle floodplain in the southeast Natural resources: iron ore (no longer exploited) Land use: arable land: 24% permanent crops: 1% meadows and pastures: 20% forest and woodland: 21% other: 34% Irrigated land: NA sq km Environment: current issues: deforestation; air and water pollution in urban areas natural hazards: NA international agreements: party to - Air Pollution, Air Pollution-Nitrogen Oxides, Air Pollution-Sulphur 85, Air Pollution-Volatile Organic Compounds, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Marine Dumping, Nuclear Test Ban, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83; signed, but not ratified - Air Pollution-Sulphur 94, Desertification, Environmental Modification, Law of the Sea Note: landlocked Luxembourg:People Population: 404,660 (July 1995 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 18% (female 35,372; male 36,645) 15-64 years: 68% (female 136,960; male 137,792) 65 years and over: 14% (female 35,774; male 22,117) (July 1995 est.) Population growth rate: 0.57% (1995 est.) Birth rate: 12.61 births/1,000 population (1995 est.) Death rate: 9.42 deaths/1,000 population (1995 est.) Net migration rate: 2.47 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1995 est.) Infant mortality rate: 6.6 deaths/1,000 live births (1995 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 76.95 years male: 73.31 years female: 80.75 years (1995 est.) Total fertility rate: 1.65 children born/woman (1995 est.) Nationality: noun: Luxembourger(s) adjective: Luxembourg Ethnic divisions: Celtic base (with French and German blend), Portuguese, Italian, and European (guest and worker residents) Religions: Roman Catholic 97%, Protestant and Jewish 3% Languages: Luxembourgisch, German, French, English Literacy: age 15 and over can read and write (1980 est.) total population: 100% male: 100% female: 100% Labor force: 177,300 (one-third of labor force is foreign workers, mostly from Portugal, Italy, France, Belgium, and Germany) by occupation: services 65%, industry 31.6%, agriculture 3.4% (1988) Luxembourg:Government Names: conventional long form: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg conventional short form: Luxembourg local long form: Grand-Duche de Luxembourg local short form: Luxembourg Digraph: LU Type: constitutional monarchy Capital: Luxembourg Administrative divisions: 3 districts; Diekirch, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg Independence: 1839 National holiday: National Day, 23 June (1921) (public celebration of the Grand Duke's birthday) Constitution: 17 October 1868, occasional revisions Legal system: based on civil law system; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal and compulsory Executive branch: chief of state: Grand Duke JEAN (since 12 November 1964); Heir Apparent Prince HENRI (son of Grand Duke JEAN, born 16 April 1955) head of government: Prime Minister Jean-Claude JUNKER (since 1 January 1994); Vice Prime Minister Jacques F. POOS (since 21 July 1984) cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the sovereign Legislative branch: unicameral Chamber of Deputies (Chambre des Deputes): elections last held on 12 June 1994 (next to be held by June 1999); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (60 total) CSV 21, LSAP 17, DP 12, Action Committee for Democracy and Pension Rights 5, Greens 5 note: the Council of State (Conseil d'Etat) is an advisory body whose views are considered by the Chamber of Deputies Judicial branch: Superior Court of Justice (Cour Superieure de Justice) Political parties and leaders: Christian Social People's Party (CSV), Erna HENNICOT-SCHOEPGES; Socialist Workers Party (LSAP), Ben FAYOT; Democratic Party (DP), Henri GRETHEN; Action Committee for Democracy and Pension Rights, Roby MEHLEN; other minor parties Other political or pressure groups: group of steel companies representing iron and steel industry; Centrale Paysanne representing agricultural producers; Christian and Socialist labor unions; Federation of Industrialists; Artisans and Shopkeepers Federation Member of: ACCT, Australia Group, Benelux, CCC, CE, EBRD, EC, ECE, EIB, FAO, GATT, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICFTU, ICRM, IDA, IEA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, INTELSAT, INTERPOL, IOC, IOM, ITU, MTCR, NACC, NATO, NEA, NSG, OECD, OSCE, PCA, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WCL, WEU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, ZC Diplomatic representation in US: chief of mission: Ambassador Alphonse BERNS chancery: 2200 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 telephone: [1] (202) 265-4171 FAX: [1] (202) 328-8270 consulate(s) general: New York and San Francisco US diplomatic representation: chief of mission: Ambassador Clay CONSTANTINOU embassy: 22 Boulevard Emmanuel-Servais, 2535 Luxembourg City mailing address: PSC 11, Luxembourg City; APO AE 09132-5380 telephone: [352] 46 01 23 FAX: [352] 46 14 01 Flag: three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and light blue; similar to the flag of the Netherlands, which uses a darker blue and is shorter; design was based on the flag of France Economy Overview: The stable, prosperous economy features moderate growth, low inflation, and negligible unemployment. Agriculture is based on small but highly productive family-owned farms. The industrial sector, until recently dominated by steel, has become increasingly more diversified, particularly toward high-technology firms. During the past decade, growth in the financial sector has more than compensated for the decline in steel. Services, especially banking, account for a growing proportion of the economy. Luxembourg participates in an economic union with Belgium on trade and most financial matters, is also closely connected economically to the Netherlands, and as a member of the 15-member European Union enjoys the advantages of the open European market. National product: GDP - purchasing power parity - $9.2 billion (1994 est.) National product real growth rate: 2.6% (1994 est.) National product per capita: $22,830 (1994 est.) Inflation rate (consumer prices): 3.6% (1992) Unemployment rate: 2.4% (1994) Budget: revenues: $4 billion expenditures: $4.05 billion, including capital expenditures of $NA (1994 est.) Exports: $6.4 billion (f.o.b., 1991 est.) commodities: finished steel products, chemicals, rubber products, glass, aluminum, other industrial products partners: EC 76%, US 5% Imports: $8.3 billion (c.i.f., 1991 est.) commodities: minerals, metals, foodstuffs, quality consumer goods partners: Belgium 37%, Germany 31%, France 12%, US 2% External debt: $800 million (1994 est.) Industrial production: growth rate -0.5% (1990); accounts for 25% of GDP Electricity: capacity: 1,238,750 kW production: 1.374 billion kWh consumption per capita: 3,395 kWh (1993) Industries: banking, iron and steel, food processing, chemicals, metal products, engineering, tires, glass, aluminum Agriculture: accounts for less than 3% of GDP (including forestry); principal products - barley, oats, potatoes, wheat, fruits, wine grapes; cattle raising widespread Economic aid: none Currency: 1 Luxembourg franc (LuxF) = 100 centimes Exchange rates: Luxembourg francs (LuxF) per US$1 - 31.549 (January 1995), 33,456 (1994), 34.597 (1993), 32.150 (1992), 34.148 (1991), 33.418 (1990); note - the Luxembourg franc is at par with the Belgian franc, which circulates freely in Luxembourg Fiscal year: calendar year Luxembourg:Transportation Railroads: total: 271 km standard gauge: 271 km 1.435-m gauge (243 km electrified; 178 km double track) (1994) Highways: total: 5,108 km paved: 5,062 km (95 km of limited access divided highway) unpaved: 46 km (1992) Inland waterways: 37 km; Moselle River Pipelines: petroleum products 48 km Ports: Mertert Merchant marine: total: 45 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 1,129,466 GRT/1,790,988 DWT ships by type: bulk 6, cargo 2, chemical tanker 4, combination bulk 6, container 2, liquefied gas tanker 8, oil tanker 7, passenger 2, refrigerated cargo 6, roll-on/roll-off cargo 2 Airports: total: 2 with paved runways over 3,047 m: 1 with paved runways under 914 m: 1 Luxembourg:Communications Telephone system: 230,000 telephones; highly developed, completely automated and efficient system, mainly buried cables; nationwide mobile phone system local: NA intercity: buried cable international: 3 channels leased on TAT-6 coaxial submarine cable Radio: broadcast stations: AM 2, FM 3, shortwave 0 radios: NA Television: broadcast stations: 3 and 1 direct-broadcast satellite link televisions: NA Luxembourg:Defense Forces Branches: Army, National Gendarmerie Manpower availability: males age 15-49 103,990; males fit for military service 85,912; males reach military age (19) annually 2,190 (1995 est.) Defense expenditures: exchange rate conversion - $129 million, 1.2% of GDP (1994)