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labbro – lip
labile – unstable, frail, weak
labirinto – labyrinth, maze
lacca – lacquer
lacrima – tear, drop
lacuna – gap
ladro – thief
laggiù – down there
lagnarsi – to moan, to groan
lago – lake
laido – filthy
lambire – to lap, to lick
lamiera – sheet metal
lampadario – chandelier
lampante – clear
lampo – lightening
lampone – raspberry
lancia – lance
lanciafiamme – flame–thrower
lancinante – piercing
landa – heath
lapidare – to stone
larghezza – width, breadth
largire – to lavish
largo – wide
lassù – up there
latente – latent, hidden
latta – tin, can
latte – milk
lattuga – lettuce
lauro – laurel
lavadino – sink
leale – loyal, sincere
lecito – right, allowed
legare – to tie up, to bind
leggere – to read
legno – wood
lembo – edge, hem, tip, end
lenticchia – lentil
letizia – joy
lettiga – stretcher
lettino – cot, crib
levante – east
levare – to raise, to lift up
levitare – to levitate
levriero – greyhound
lezione – lesson
libeccio – south–west wind
libellula – dragonfly
libertà – freedom
libreria – bookstore
libro – book
liceo – high school
limitare – to limit
limone – lemon
lingua – language, tongue
lino – flax, linen
liso – worn, threadbare
litigare – to fight, argue
locale – public place
lotta – struggle
lotteria – lottery
lucchetto – padlock, lock
lumaca – snail
luna – moon
lungomare – seafront

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