LIRELLA
Li*rel"la, n. Etym: [NL., dim. of L.lira a furrow.] (Bot.)
Defn: A linear apothecium furrowed along the middle; the fruit of certain lichens.
LIRELLIFORM
Li*rel"li*form, a. Etym: [Lirella + -form.] (Bot.)
Defn: Like a lirella. [Written also lirellæform.]
LIRIODENDRON
Lir`i*o*den"dron, n.; pl. Liriodendra. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)
Defn: A genus of large and very beautiful trees of North America, having smooth, shining leaves, and handsome, tuliplike flowers; tulip tree; whitewood; — called also canoewood. Liriodendron tulipifera is the only extant species, but there were several others in the Cretaceous epoch.
LIRIPIPE
Lir"i*pipe, n. [Obs.]
Defn: See Liripoop.
LIRIPOOP Lir"i*poop, n. Etym: [OF. liripipion, liripion, LL. liripipium. Said to be corrupted from L. cleri ephippium, lit., the clergy's caparison.]
1. A pendent part of the old clerical tippet; afterwards, a tippet; a scarf; — worn also by doctors, learned men, etc. [Obs.]