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Lea - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A lea is an open area of grassy land, often used for pasture or meadow. It can also refer to a unit of yarn length in textiles. The term is poetic and somewhat old-fashioned.

lea

/liː/ /liː/

Definition:

An open area of grassy or arable land, often used for pasture or cultivation.

Synonyms:

meadow, pasture, field, grassland

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

desert, wasteland

Common Collocations:

green lea, rolling lea, sunlit lea

Derivatives:

leas (plural), lealike (adjective)

Usage Tips:

Use "lea" in poetic or literary contexts to evoke imagery of open countryside.

Common Phrases:

"lea and dale, " "through the lea, " "across the lea"

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "lēah," meaning a clearing or meadow in a forest.

Examples:

  • 1. The cows grazed peacefully in the sunlit lea.
  • 2. She wandered through the green lea, enjoying the fresh air.
  • 3. Farmers planted crops in the fertile lea each spring.
  • 4. The village was surrounded by rolling leas and small hills.

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