lea Meaning & Definition
What Does Lea Mean?
Lea is a symbol that means ISO 639-3 language code for Lega-Shabunda. As a noun, it means An open field, meadow, pasture. As a noun, it means Any of several measures of yarn; for linen, 300 yards (275 m); for cotton, 120 yards (110 m).
Lea in Brief
| Part of speech | symbol, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /liː/ |
| Synonyms | pasture, pastureland and grazing land |
| Plural | leas |
Lea Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Lega-Shabunda.
Lea as a Noun
- An open field, meadow, pasture.
Noun
- Any of several measures of yarn; for linen, 300 yards (275 m); for cotton, 120 yards (110 m).
- A set of warp threads carried by a loop of the heddle.
Noun
- An open field, meadow.
Noun
- Any of several measures of yarn; for linen, 300 yards; for cotton, 120 yards.
Synonyms of Lea
Lea synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
lea (plural leas)
Words That Rhyme With Lea
Origin of Lea
Origin 1: From Middle English legh, lege, lei (“clearing, open ground”), from Old English lēah (“clearing in a forest”) from Proto-West Germanic *lauh (“meadow”), from Proto-Germanic *lauhaz (“meadow”), from Proto-Indo-European *lówkos (“field, meadow”).
Origin 2: Akin to Old Frisian lāch (“meadow”), Old Saxon lōh (“forest, grove”) (Middle Dutch loo (“forest, thicket”); Dutch -lo (in placenames), Old High German lōh (“covered clearing, low bushes”), Old Norse ló (“clearing, meadow”).
Origin 3: From Middle English le, lee, ley, of uncertain origin. Compare Old French lier (“to bind”), Old French laisse (“leash, cord”), Old French lïace, lïaz (“bundle”).
Lea: Your Questions Answered
Is lea a symbol or a noun?
Lea is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for lea?
Words with a similar meaning to lea include pasture, pastureland and grazing land. See the full list of lea synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of lea?
The plural of lea is leas.