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la
1[ lah ]
noun
, Music.
- the syllable used for the sixth tone of a diatonic scale.
- (in the fixed system of solmization) the tone A. Compare sol-fa ( def 1 ).
la
2[ law, lah ]
interjection
, Archaic or Dialect.
- (used as an exclamation of wonder, surprise, etc.):
La, sir, how you do go on!
La
3Symbol, Chemistry.
- lanthanum.
LA
4abbreviation for
- Louisiana (approved especially for use with zip code).
La.
5abbreviation for
- Louisiana.
L.A.
6abbreviation for
- Latin America.
- Law Agent.
- Library Association.
- Local Agent.
- Los Angeles.
la
1/ lɔː /
interjection
- an exclamation of surprise or emphasis
La
2the chemical symbol for
- lanthanum
la
3/ lɑː /
noun
- music a variant spelling of lah
LA
4abbreviation for
- Legislative Assembly
- Library Association
- local agent
- Los Angeles
- Louisiana
la
5the internet domain name for
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
La.
6abbreviation for
- Louisiana
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of la1
Old English lā lo
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