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La Definition & Meaning

la
noun
  1. a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
  2. a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
  3. the syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization

"La" in song lyrics

See how la is used in real songs:

  • "We sold out every store in L.A."
    1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July
  • "Up to Baton Rouge, then back to L.A."
    2nd II None — Y?
  • "And all my dogs in LA"
    69 Boyz — Woof Woof

Usage tips for "la"

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Frequently asked questions

What does la mean?
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War the syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization
What part of speech is la?
La is a noun.
How many definitions does la have?
La has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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