Defn: Having the tarsus covered behind with a horny sheath continuous on both sides, as in most singing birds, except the larks.
LAMINITIS
Lam`i*ni"tis, n. Etym: [NL. See Lamina, and -itis.] (Far.)
Defn: Inflammation of the laminæ or fleshy plates along the coffin bone of a horse; founder. Youatt.
LAMISH
Lam"ish, a.
Defn: Somewhat lame. Wood.
LAMM
Lamm, v. t.
Defn: See Lam.
LAMMAS Lam"mas, n. Etym: [AS. hlammesse, hlafmæsse, loaf mass, bread feast, or feast of first fruits; hlaf loaf + mæsse mass. See Loaf, and Mass religious service.]
Defn: The first day of August; — called also Lammas day, and
Lammastide.
LAMMERGEIR; LAMMERGEIER Lam"mer*geir, Lam"mer*gei`er, n. Etym: [G. lämmergeier; lamm, pl. lämmer, lamb + geier vulture.] (Zoöl.)