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, ˈlä \Definition of la
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la
noun \Definition of la (Entry 2 of 5)
La
abbreviation (1)Definition of La (Entry 3 of 5)
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symbolDefinition of La (Entry 4 of 5)
LA
abbreviation (2)Definition of LA (Entry 5 of 5)
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noun \Kids Definition of la
La., LA
abbreviationKids Definition of La.
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The first known use of la was before the 12th century
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