Words that Start with ll

Words that start with “ll” are quite rare in English but below are some examples:

Common Words

• Llama – A domesticated South American camelid.
• Llewellin – A type of English setter, specifically bred for hunting.
• Lleu – A character from Welsh mythology.

Rare or Specialized Terms

• Lleucocyte – An alternative spelling for leukocyte, a type of white blood cell.
• Llo – A term used in some dialects or languages, but not standard in English.

Considerations

• Many words that might seem to start with “ll” are actually derived from other languages or are specific names (e.g., place names).
• In English, “ll” typically appears in the middle or end of words, such as “ball” or “call.”

Are There any Words that Start with ll that are not Commonly Used

While words starting with “ll” are already quite rare in English, the ones that do exist tend to be either highly specialized terms or proper nouns from other languages and cultures. They are not part of the common vocabulary used by most native English speakers. 

• Lleucocyte

  An alternative spelling of leukocyte, referring to white blood cells. This is a specialized medical term and not commonly used in everyday language.
  

• Llewellin

  A breed of English setter dog known for its hunting abilities. As a proper noun referring to a specific breed, it is not a commonly used word outside of dog breeding contexts.
  

• Lleu

  A character from Welsh mythology. As a name from a specific cultural context, it is not a common word in mainstream English.
  

• Llareta

  A flowering plant species found in the Andes mountains. This botanical term is obscure to most English speakers.
  

• Llautu

  A type of hat worn in the Andes. This cultural clothing term is very specialized and not widely known.
  

• Llyn

  The Welsh word for a lake or pool. While the word itself is not uncommon in Welsh, it is not a standard English term.
  

• Llanvirn

  A subdivision of the Ordovician period, approximately 471 to 461 million years ago.
  

• Llandeusant

  A village in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
  

• Llangyfelach

  A village in Swansea, Wales.
  

• Llanuwchllyn

  A village in Gwynedd, Wales.