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Topic: Food

lavash

IPA: //ləˈvæʃ//

KK: /lɑˈvæʃ/

noun

Definition: A type of thin, flat bread that is often used in Middle Eastern cuisine, originally from Armenia.

Example: We enjoyed our meal with warm lavash wrapped around the grilled meats.

lean

IPA: /liːn/

KK: /lin/

adjective

Definition: Having little or no fat; thin or slim in appearance or composition.

Example: She prefers to eat lean meats for a healthier diet.

intransitive verb

Definition: To bend or tilt your body in a particular direction, often for support or balance.

Example: She leaned against the wall while waiting for her friend.

noun

Definition: A position or movement where something is tilted or inclined away from being straight up and down, or a type of meat that has little or no fat.

Example: The chef recommended a cut of lean meat for a healthier meal.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something tilt or rest against something else for support.

Example: She leaned the ladder against the wall before climbing it.

leaven

IPA: /ˈlɛvən/

KK: /ˈlɛvən/

noun

Definition: A substance, like yeast or baking powder, that helps dough rise by causing fermentation or producing gas.

Example: The baker added leaven to the dough to make it fluffy and light.

transitive verb

Definition: To add a substance that causes dough to rise, usually by fermentation, or to introduce a lightening or modifying influence to something.

Example: The baker decided to leaven the bread with yeast to make it fluffy.

leavened

IPA: /ˈlɛvənd/

KK: /ˈlɛvənd/

adjective

Definition: Made light and airy by the addition of a leavening agent, such as yeast or baking powder, which causes the dough to rise during baking.

Example: The baker used leavened dough to make fluffy bread.

verb

Definition: To make dough rise by adding a substance that causes fermentation, usually yeast.

Example: The baker leavened the bread dough to make it fluffy and light.

leavening

IPA: /ˈlɛvənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈlɛvənɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A substance used in baking that helps dough rise by producing gas, making it light and fluffy.

Example: Bakers often use yeast as a leavening agent in bread recipes.

lech

IPA: /lɛtʃ/

KK: /lɛtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To act in a way that shows excessive or inappropriate sexual desire.

Example: He was known to lech after every attractive woman he saw.

noun

Definition: A strong desire for sexual activity, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or excessive.

Example: His lech for attention often made others uncomfortable.

lecithin

IPA: /ˈlɛsɪθɪn/

KK: /ˈlɛsɪθɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of fat found in egg yolks and many plants and animals, used to help mix ingredients that usually don't combine well, like oil and water. It is often added to foods, cosmetics, and other products to improve texture and stability.

Example: Lecithin is commonly used in chocolate to keep the ingredients smooth and well mixed.

leek

IPA: /liːk/

KK: /lik/

noun

Definition: A type of vegetable that looks like a large green onion, with a white bulb and flat green leaves, often used in cooking for its mild flavor.

Example: I added some chopped leek to the soup for extra flavor.

leftover

IPA: /ˈlɛftˌoʊvər/

KK: /ˈlɛftˌoʊvər/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that remains after the main part has been used or consumed.

Example: We had some leftover pizza from last night.

noun

Definition: A part of something that is not used or consumed, often referring to food that is saved from a previous meal.

Example: We had some leftover pizza for lunch today.

legume

IPA: /ˈlɛɡjuːm/

KK: /ˈlɛɡjum/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that produces pods with seeds, such as peas and beans, which are often eaten as food.

Example: Lentils and chickpeas are examples of legumes that are rich in protein.

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