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linea en · NOUN

Etymology

From Latin līnea (“line, thread”), via Spanish línea in reference to the unit of length, from līnum (“flax”). Doublet of ligne; related to line.

Meanings

  1. Any long marking, dark or bright, on a planet or moon's surface.
    • The moons Dione and Europa have prominent lineae.
  2. (historical) A traditional Spanish unit of length, equivalent to about 1.9 mm.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
línea alternative lexicographic
lineae Number=Plur lexicographic
lineas Number=Plur lexicographic

Coordinates

punto (1⁄12 linea) (unit of length) · pulgada (12 lineas) (unit of length) · coto (54 lineas) (unit of length) · dedo (9 lineas) (unit of length)

Relateds

recurrent slope linea · linea alba · linea nigra

Synonyms

line (unit of length) · Spanish line (unit of length)