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Leyte Definition & Meaning

leyte
noun
  1. a battle in World War II; the return of United States troops to the Philippines began with landings on Leyte Island in October 1944; the battle marked first use of kamikaze aircraft by the Japanese

"Leyte" in song lyrics

See how leyte is used in real songs:

  • "abuyog leyte"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ormoc city leyte"
    AOL — AOL
  • "uss leyte"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "leyte"

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Frequently asked questions

What does leyte mean?
a battle in World War II; the return of United States troops to the Philippines began with landings on Leyte Island in October 1944; the battle marked first use of kamikaze aircraft by the Japanese
What part of speech is leyte?
Leyte is a noun.

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