Lea

usgb/liː/
noun

A grassy field or open piece of land.

Cattle grazed in the lea
Visual representation of "lea" - A grassy field or open piece of land

Often appears as...

  • grassy lea
  • open lea
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Visual representation of "lea"
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Poetic Setting

Often found in poetry to evoke peaceful, rustic images; not commonly used in everyday speech.

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The poet described the lea under moon's glow.
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Literary Reference

'Lea' is more frequent in literature, especially in historical or nature-focused works.

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In the novel, children played on the lea.
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Specific Terrain

Refers to flat, open land with grass, distinguishing it from fields with crops or forests.

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The lea stretched out to the horizon.
Visual representation of the word "Lea"

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