Leyte
geographical name
Ley·te
| \ ˈlā-tē
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Definition of Leyte
island of the Philippines in the Visayan Islands west of
Leyte Gulf (an inlet of the Pacific)
; chief town Tacloban area 2785 square miles (7241 square kilometers)
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“Leyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Leyte. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.
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