Words that start with L

Loud leopards leap from limb to limb in Louisiana.

Lis forLiterate

Someone is literate if they can read and write. Someone who cannot read or write is called illiterate.

Lis forLithe

Something or someone is lithe if they are bendy and flexible. The dancer in the photo is lithe.
Litter is trash or rubbish that has been dropped on the ground.
A group of puppies, kittens or other animals that are born in groups, is called a litter.

Lis forLittle

Little is another word for small.

Lis forLizard

Scientific name: suborder: lacertilia
A lizard is any land-dwelling reptile with external ears, and generally with two pairs of legs. There are thousands of kinds of lizard. Generally speaking, something is a lizard if it is a land dwelling reptile and it is not a snake.

Lis forLlama

Scientific name: lama glama
The llama is from South America. It is related to the camel. It is used as a pack animal by people who live in the mountains of South America. Llamas are social and like to live in groups, or herds. Llamas can grow to between 5.5 ft (1.7 m) to 6 ft (1.8 m) tall at the top of the head. They can weigh between approximately 280 lb (130 kg) and 450 lb (200 kg). A a baby llama is called a cria.

Lis forLoad

A load, or cargo, is anything that is being transported somewhere. The picture is of a load of hay being pulled by two horses.

Lis forLoam

Loam is rich soil, suitable for growing plants in. Loam can be made from poorer soils by adding sand, clay or compost to it.