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Lecithin
- noun - a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier
Lecythis
- - A genus of gigantic trees, chiefly Brazilian, of the order Myrtace, having woody capsules opening by an apical lid. Lecythis Zabucajo yields the delicious sapucaia nuts. Lecythis Ollaria produces the monkey-pots, its capsules. Its bark separates into thin sheets, like paper, used by the natives for cigarette wrappers.
Lee Tide
- noun - a tide that runs in the same direction as the wind is blowing; "a leeward tide is dangerous for small boats"
Legatees
- noun - someone to whom a legacy is bequeathed
Legatine
- - Of or pertaining to a legate; as, legatine power.
Legation
- noun - a permanent diplomatic mission headed by a minister
- the post or office of legate
Legatura
- - A tie or brace; a syncopation.