SINCE 1828
Lima
communications code word
Li·ma
| \ ˈlē-mə
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Definition of Lima
(Entry 1 of 2)
—used as a code word for the letter l
Lima
geographical name
Li·ma
Definition of Lima (Entry 2 of 2)
1
\ ˈlī-mə
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city south-southwest of Toledo in northwestern Ohio population 38,771
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city south-southwest of Toledo in northwestern Ohio population 38,771
2
\ ˈlē-mə
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city on the Rímac River and capital of Peru population 8,039,000
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city on the Rímac River and capital of Peru population 8,039,000
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