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Lima

communications code word Li·ma \ ˈlē-mə \

Definition of Lima

—used as a code word for the letter l

First Known Use of lima

1952

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Lima

geographical name Li·ma

Definition of Lima

1 play \ˈlī-mə\ city south-southwest of Toledo in northwestern Ohio population 38,771
2 play \ˈlē-mə\ city on the Rímac River and capital of Peru population 8,039,000

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