Lea: meaning, definitions and examples

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lea

 

[ liห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

land type

A lea is typically a field or meadow that is often used for grazing livestock or growing crops. It represents a specific type of landscape characterized by lush grass and fertile soil. Leas can be found in various rural settings and are crucial for agricultural practices. The term is often connected to the idea of open land, devoid of trees, and can be associated with pastoral scenes.

Synonyms

field, glade, meadow, pasture

Examples of usage

  • The cows grazed peacefully in the lea.
  • The farmer expanded his operations to include the lush lea.
  • We had a picnic on the warm grass of the lea.
  • The lea was dotted with wildflowers in spring.

Translations

Translations of the word "lea" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ€ (เคฒเฅ€เคฏ)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wiese

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ padang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัƒะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚ฤ…ka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‰ๅœฐ (ใใ•ใก)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prairie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pradera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงayฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดˆ์› (์ดˆ์›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุฌ (ู…ุฑุฌ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ louka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lรบka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‰ๅœฐ (cวŽodรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ travnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eng

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆำฉะฟั‚ั–ะบ (ัˆำฉะฟั‚ั–ะบ)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ˜ (mindori)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otlaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pradera

Etymology

The word 'lea' originates from Old English 'leah', which meant a clearing in the woods, an area of open land or pasture. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic term '*lauhaz', which represents a similar concept of open land, typically used for grazing. The usage of 'lea' has evolved over centuries, with its meaning refining to describe grassy fields primarily used in agriculture. In medieval England, 'leas' were often recognized as common land, shared by local farmers for grazing their livestock. Today, while the term has become less common, it still holds relevance in discussions of rural landscapes and agricultural practices, particularly in British English.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,631, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.