Elia

American  

[ee-lee-uh] / ˈi li ə /

noun

1. the pen name of Charles Lamb.

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Elia ¹ British  

/ ˈiːlɪə /

noun

1. Modern Greek name: Ilía.  a department of SW Greece, in the W Peloponnese: in ancient times most of the region formed the state of Elis. Pop: 183 521 (2001). Area: 2681 sq km (1035 sq miles)

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Elia ² British  

/ ˈiːlɪə /

noun

1. the pen name of (Charles) Lamb

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Example Sentences

But the Kings tied it five minutes later when Drew Doughty’s shot from the blue line deflected off the heel of Bruins forward Elias Lindholm and into the net.

From Los Angeles Times

David Elias KC, defending, asked for the sentencing hearing to be adjourned for reports and to give Williams time to put in place alternative arrangements for his racing business should he be jailed.

From BBC

David Elias KC, defending, asked what happened when he fell.

From BBC

"You say this injury was caused by a hockey stick," Elias said.

From BBC

So in 1999, Elia Kazan was given a lifetime achievement award.

From Los Angeles Times