lamella
         n 1: any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on
               the underside of the cap of a mushroom or similar fungus
               [syn: {gill}, {lamella}]
         2: a thin membrane that is one of the calcified layers that form
            bones
         3: thin plate

English Dictionary: lineal	by the DICT Development Group
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
lamely adv in a weak and unconvincing manner; "`I don't know, Edward,' she answered lamely"
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
lienal adj of or relating to the spleen [syn: splenic, splenetic, lienal]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
lineal adj in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child; "lineal ancestors"; "lineal heirs"; "a direct descendant of the king"; "direct heredity" Synonym(s): lineal, direct Antonym(s): collateral, indirect arranged in a line
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
lineally adv by an unbroken line of descent; "she is related lineally to the Royal Family"
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
lonely adj lacking companions or companionship; "he was alone when we met him"; "she is alone much of the time"; "the lone skier on the mountain"; "a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel"; "a lonely soul"; "a solitary traveler" Synonym(s): alone(p), lone(a), lonely(a), solitary marked by dejection from being alone; "felt sad and lonely"; "the loneliest night of the week"; "lonesome when her husband is away"; "spent a lonesome hour in the bar" Synonym(s): lonely, lonesome characterized by or preferring solitude; "a lone wolf"; "a lonely existence"; "a man of a solitary disposition"; "a solitary walk" Synonym(s): lone(a), lonely(a), solitary devoid of creatures; "a lonely crossroads"; "a solitary retreat"; "a trail leading to an unfrequented lake" Synonym(s): lonely, solitary, unfrequented
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
lunula n the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail Synonym(s): half-moon, lunula, lunule a crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Age
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
lunule n the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail Synonym(s): half-moon, lunula, lunule
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lamel \Lam"el\, n.       See {Lamella}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lamella \La*mel"la\, n.; pl. L. {Lamell[91]}, E. {Lamellas}. [L.       lamella, dim. of lamina plate, leaf, layer: cf. F. lamelle.       Cf. {Lamina}, {Omelet}.]       a thin plate or scale of anything, as a thin scale growing       from the petals of certain flowers; or one of the thin plates       or scales of which certain shells are composed.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lamella \La*mel"la\, n.; pl. L. {Lamell[91]}, E. {Lamellas}. [L.       lamella, dim. of lamina plate, leaf, layer: cf. F. lamelle.       Cf. {Lamina}, {Omelet}.]       a thin plate or scale of anything, as a thin scale growing       from the petals of certain flowers; or one of the thin plates       or scales of which certain shells are composed.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lamely \Lame"ly\, adv. [See {Lame}.]       An a lame, crippled, disabled, or imperfect manner; as, to       walk lamely; a figure lamely drawn.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Leanly \Lean"ly\, adv.       Meagerly; without fat or plumpness.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lienal \Li*e"nal\ (l[isl]*[emac]"n[ait]l), a. [L. lien the       spleen.] (Anat.)       Of or pertaining to the spleen; splenic.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Limaille \Li"maille\ (l[imac]"m[amac]l; F. l[esl]`m[aum]"y'), n.       [F., fr. limer to file. See {Limation}.]       Filings of metal. [Obs.] [bd]An ounce . . . of silver       lymaille.[b8] --Chaucer.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Limule \Lim"ule\ (l[icr]m"[usl]l), n. [F.] (Zo[94]l.)       A limulus.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
d8Limulus \[d8]Lim"u*lus\ (l[icr]m"[usl]*l[ucr]s), n.; pl.       {Limuli} (-l[imac]). [L., dim. of limus sidelong, askance.]       (Zo[94]l.)       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}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lineal \Lin"e*al\ (l[icr]n"[esl]*[ait]l), a. [L. linealis       belonging to a line, fr. linea line: cf. F. lin[82]al. See 3d       {Line}.]       1. Descending in a direct line from an ancestor; hereditary;             derived from ancestors; -- opposed to {collateral}; as, a             lineal descent or a lineal descendant.                         The prime and ancient right of lineal succession.                                                                               --Locke.          2. Inheriting by direct descent; having the right by direct             descent to succeed (to).                         For only you are lineal to the throne. --Dryden.          3. Composed of lines; delineated; as, lineal designs.          4. In the direction of a line; of or pertaining to a line;             measured on, or ascertained by, a line; linear; as, lineal             magnitude.          {Lineal measure}, the measure of length; -- usually written             {linear measure}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Measure \Meas"ure\, n. [OE. mesure, F. mesure, L. mensura, fr.       metiri, mensus, to measure; akin to metrum poetical measure,       Gr. [?], E. meter. Cf. {Immense}, {Mensuration}, {Mete} to       measure.]       1. A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or             extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or             multiples of which anything is estimated and stated;             hence, a rule by which anything is adjusted or judged.          2. An instrument by means of which size or quantity is             measured, as a graduated line, rod, vessel, or the like.                         False ells and measures be brought all clean adown.                                                                               --R. of                                                                               Gloucester.          3. The dimensions or capacity of anything, reckoned according             to some standard; size or extent, determined and stated;             estimated extent; as, to take one's measure for a coat.                         The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and                      broader than the sea.                        --Job xi. 9.          4. The contents of a vessel by which quantity is measured; a             quantity determined by a standard; a stated or limited             quantity or amount.                         It is like leaven which a woman took and hid in                      three measures of meal.                     --Luke xiii.                                                                               21.          5. Extent or degree not excessive or beyong bounds;             moderation; due restraint; esp. in the phrases, in             measure; with measure; without or beyond measure.                         Hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth                      without measure.                                 --Is. v. 14.          6. Determined extent, not to be exceeded; limit; allotted             share, as of action, influence, ability, or the like; due             proportion.                         Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of                      my days.                                             --Ps. xxxix.                                                                               4.          7. The quantity determined by measuring, especially in buying             and selling; as, to give good or full measure.          8. Undefined quantity; extent; degree.                         There is a great measure of discretion to be used in                      the performance of confession.            --Jer. Taylor.          9. Regulated division of movement:             (a) (Dancing) A regulated movement corresponding to the                   time in which the accompanying music is performed;                   but, especially, a slow and stately dance, like the                   minuet.             (b) (Mus.) (1) The group or grouping of beats, caused by                   the regular recurrence of accented beats. (2) The                   space between two bars. See {Beat}, {Triple},                   {Quadruple}, {Sextuple}, {Compound time}, under                   {Compound}, a., and {Figure}.             (c) (Poetry) The manner of ordering and combining the                   quantities, or long and short syllables; meter;                   rhythm; hence, a foot; as, a poem in iambic measure.          10. (Arith.) A number which is contained in a given number a             number of times without a remainder; as in the phrases,             the common measure, the greatest common measure, etc., of             two or more numbers.          11. A step or definite part of a progressive course or             policy; a means to an end; an act designed for the             accomplishment of an object; as, political measures;             prudent measures; an inefficient measure.                         His majesty found what wrong measures he had taken                      in the conferring that trust, and lamented his                      error.                                             --Clarendon.          12. The act of measuring; measurement. --Shak.          13. pl. (Geol.) Beds or strata; as, coal measures; lead             measures.          {Lineal}, [or] {Long}, {measure}, measure of length; the             measure of lines or distances.          {Liquid measure}, the measure of liquids.          {Square measure}, the measure of superficial area of surfaces             in square units, as inches, feet, miles, etc.          {To have hard measure}, to have harsh treatment meted out to             one; to be harshly or oppressively dealt with.          {To take measures}, to make preparations; to provide means.                      {To take one's measure}, to measure one, as for a garment;             hence, to form an opinion of one's disposition, character,             ability, etc.          {To tread a measure}, to dance in the style so called. See 9             (a) .                               Say to her, we have measured many miles To                            tread a measure with her on this grass. --Shak.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lineally \Lin"e*al*ly\ (l[icr]n"[esl]*[ait]l*l[ycr]), adv.       In a lineal manner; as, the prince is lineally descended from       the Conqueror.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lionel \Li"on*el\ (-[ecr]l), n. [OF., dim. of lion.] (Zo[94]l.)       The whelp of a lioness; a young lion.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lionly \Li"on*ly\, a.       Like a lion; fierce. [Obs.] --Milton.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lonely \Lone"ly\, a. [Compar. {Lonelier}; superl. {Loneliest}.]       [Shortened fr. alonely.]       1. Sequestered from company or neighbors; solitary; retired;             as, a lonely situation; a lonely cell.          2. Alone, or in want of company; forsaken.                         To the misled and lonely traveler.      --Milton.          3. Not frequented by human beings; as, a lonely wood.          4. Having a feeling of depression or sadness resulting from             the consciousness of being alone; lonesome.                         I am very often alone. I don't mean I am lonely.                                                                               --H. James.          Syn: Solitary; lone; lonesome; retired; unfrequented;                sequestered; secluded.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
d8Lunula \[d8]Lu"nu*la\, n.; pl. {Lunul[91]}. [L., prop., a       little moon. See {Lunule}.] (Anat. & Zo[94]l.)       Same as {Lunule}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lunule \Lu"nule\, n. [F., fr. L. lunula, dim. of luna moon.]       1. (Anat.) Anything crescent-shaped; a crescent-shaped part             or mark; a lunula, a lune.          2. (Chem.) A lune. See {Lune}.          3. (Zo[94]l.)             (a) A small or narrow crescent.             (b) A special area in front of the beak of many bivalve                   shells. It sometimes has the shape of a double                   crescent, but is oftener heart-shaped. See Illust. of                   {Bivalve}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Lymail \Ly*mail"\, n.       See {Limaille}. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
La Moille, IL (village, FIPS 41794)       Location: 41.53014 N, 89.28093 W       Population (1990): 654 (270 housing units)       Area: 2.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 61330
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
LANL          Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, USA.
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
LLNL          {Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory}
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
LML          1. Lazy ML.          A {lazy}, {purely functional} variant of {ML} designed by       Thomas Johnson and Lennart Augustsson at the Chalmers       University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden in 1984.   LML is       implemented on the {G-machine}, and was used to implement the       first {Haskell B compiler}.   There is a compiler (lmlc) and       interpreter.          {(ftp://ftp.cs.chalmers.se/pub/haskell/chalmers)}.          (1994-12-14)          2. Logical ML.          Adds to {Lazy ML} a data type of "theories" whose objects       represent {logic program}s.          ["Logic Programming within a Functional Framework", A. Brogi       et al, in Programming Language Implementation and Logic       Programming, P. Deransart et al eds, LNCS 456, Springer 1990].          (1994-12-14)
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]:
Lemuel       dedicated to God, a king whom his mother instructed (Prov.       31:1-9). Nothing is certainly known concerning him. The rabbis       identified him with Solomon.
From Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's) [hitchcock]:
Lemuel, God with them, or him