Leiden
or Ley·den
a city in W Netherlands.
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How to use Leiden in a sentence
The plant, which is located in the Dutch city of Leiden, is expected to resume making the vaccines next month.
As a result, authorities were alerted, and the city of Leiden shut down secondary schools as a precaution.
The legend in this form first appeared in a pamphlet of four leaves alleged to have been printed at Leiden in 1602.
But now, thanking Heaven and Dr. Leiden and his own poor effort, he could report his dear father to be out of danger.
Richard Carvel, Complete | Winston ChurchillThey brushed past Scipio at the door, and were pushing up the long flight when they were stopped on the landing by Dr. Leiden.
Richard Carvel, Complete | Winston Churchill
Withal he had spoken so quietly, Dr. Leiden possessed a temper drawn from his Teutonic ancestors.
Richard Carvel, Complete | Winston ChurchillDr. Leiden came and went sometimes thrice daily, and for a week he bore a look so grave as to frighten me.
Richard Carvel, Complete | Winston Churchill
British Dictionary definitions for Leiden
Leyden
/ (ˈlaɪdən, Dutch ˈlɛidə) /
a city in the W Netherlands, in South Holland province: residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620; university (1575). Pop: 118 000 (2003 est)
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