Lan"ga*ha (?), n. (Zoöl.) A curious colubriform snake of the genus
Xyphorhynchus, from Madagascar. It is brownish red, and its nose is
prolonged in the form of a sharp blade.
Lan`ga*rey" (?), n. (Zoöl.) One of numerous species of long-winged,
shrikelike birds of Australia and the East Indies, of the genus
Artamus, and allied genera; called also wood swallow.
Lan"gate (?), n. (Surg.) A linen roller used in dressing wounds.
Lang"dak` (?), n. (Zoöl.) A wolf (Canis pallipes), found in India,
allied to the jackal.
{ Lan"grage (?), Lan"grel (?), } n. A kind of shot formerly used at sea
for tearing sails and rigging. It consisted of bolts, nails, and other
pieces of iron fastened together or inclosed in a canister.