| lucky proach | <zoology> See Fatherlasher. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| lucotherapy | Synonym: phototherapy. Origin: L. Lux, light, + G. Therapeia, therapy (05 Mar 2000) |
| lucule | <astronomy> A spot or fleck on the sun brighter than the surrounding surface. Origin: Dim. Fr. L. Lux, lucis, light. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lucullite | <chemical> A variety of black limestone, often polished for ornamental purposes. Origin: From Lucullus, a Roman consul, famous for his great wealth and luxury: cf. F. Lucullite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lucuma | <botany> An American genus of sapotaceous trees bearing sweet and edible fruits. Lucuma mammosum is called natural marmalade in the West Indies; L. Caimito, of Peru, furnishes a delicious fruit called lucuma and caimito. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |