La

[lah] /lɑ/

noun, Music.
1.
the syllable used for the sixth tone of a diatonic scale.
2.
(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone A.
Compare (def 1).
[law, lah] /lɔ, lɑ/
interjection, Archaic or Dialect.
1.
(used as an exclamation of wonder, surprise, etc.):
La, sir, how you do go on!
Symbol, Chemistry.
1.
.
1.
Louisiana (approved especially for use with zip code).
1.
.
1.
Latin America.
2.
Law Agent.
3.
Library Association.
4.
Local Agent.
5.
Los Angeles.
/lɑː/
noun
1.
(music) a variant spelling of lah
/lɔː/
interjection
1.
an exclamation of surprise or emphasis
abbreviation
1.
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Chemical symbol
1.
lanthanum
abbreviation
1.
Legislative Assembly
2.
Library Association
3.
local agent
4.
Los Angeles
5.
Louisiana
abbreviation
1.
Louisiana

musical note (sixth note of the diatonic scale), early 14c., see gamut. It represents the initial syllable of Latin labii “of the lips.”

abbreviation for Los Angeles, attested from 1949.

La
The symbol for the element lanthanum.
La
The symbol for lanthanum.
lanthanum
(lān’thə-nəm)
Symbol La
A soft, malleable, silvery-white metallic element of the lanthanide series. It is used to make glass for lenses and lights for movie and television studios. Atomic number 57; atomic weight 138.91; melting point 920°C; boiling point 3,469°C; specific gravity 5.98 to 6.186; valence 3. See Periodic Table.

networking
The country code for Laos.
(1999-01-27)
Latin
lanthanum
1.
Latin America
2.
Legislative Assembly
3.
linoleic acid
4.
Local Agent
5.
Los Angeles
6.
Los Angeles Dodgers
7.
Louisiana
Louisiana