LENS (_crystalline_), _n._ A circular biconvex transparent body in the
eye which brings rays of light to a focus.
LESSER WING-COVERTS, _n. pl._ The smaller anterior set of secondary
coverts in several series upon the _plica alaris_.
LEVA´TOR, _n._ Generic name of muscles that elevate; as, _levator
palpebræ_, lifter of the eyelid.
LIG´AMENT, _n._ Fibrous band or sheet binding bones or other structures
together.
LIGAMEN´TUM NU´CHÆ, _n._ A particular strong elastic ligament along the
nape and cervix of many animals.
LIGAMEN´TUM TE´RES, _n._ A particular strong fibrous cord holding the
head of the femur in its socket.
LIM´BATE, _a._ Having edging of one color against another.
LI´MES FACIA´LIS, _n._ Facial outline; line of the feathers all around
the bill.
LIMICO´LÆ, _n. pl._ A group of shore-waders, as plover, snipe, etc.
LIMIC´OLINE, _a._ Shore-inhabiting.
LIN´EAR, _a._ Narrow, with straight parallel sides; uniformly narrow for
a long distance.
LIN´GUA, _n._ Tongue.