Defn: . See under Lich.
LYCHNIS Lych"nis, n. Etym: [L., a kind of red flower, Gr. lychni`s; cf. ly`chnos a lamp.] (Bot.)
Defn: A genus of Old World plants belonging to the Pink family (Caryophyllaceæ). Most of the species have brilliantly colored flowers and cottony leaves, which may have anciently answered as wicks for lamps. The botanical name is in common use for the garden species. The corn cockle (Lychnis Githago) is a common weed in wheat fields.
LYCHNOBITE
Lych"no*bite, n. Etym: [Gr. ly`chnos a lamp + bi`os life.]
Defn: One who labors at night and sleeps in the day.
LYCHNOSCOPE
Lych"no*scope, n. Etym: [Gr. -scope.] (Arch.)
Defn: Same as Low side window, under Low, a.
LYCINE
Lyc"ine, n. (Chem.)
Defn: A weak base identical with betaine; — so called because found in the boxthorn (Lycium barbarum). See Betaine.
LYCOPERDON
Ly`co*per"don, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Bot.)