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noun Music.
the solmization syllable used for the semitone between the sixth and seventh degrees of a scale.
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Origin of li
1Alteration of la1
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Other definitions for li (2 of 7)
li2
[ lee ]
/ li /
noun, plural li.
a Chinese unit of distance, equivalent to about one-third of a mile (0.5 km).
Origin of li
2First recorded in 1580ā90; from Chinese lĒ
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li3
[ lee ]
/ li /
noun
(in Chinese ethical philosophy) the etiquette traditionally prescribed for individuals or groups of people in a given situation.
Origin of li
3First recorded in 1910ā15, from Chinese lĒ
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li
link; links.
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Li
[ lee ]
/ li /
noun
a member of an aboriginal people of the island of Hainan in Southeastern China.
the Kadai language of the Li.
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Li
Symbol, Chemistry.
lithium.
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L.I.
abbreviation
British. light infantry.
Long Island.
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li1
/ (liĖ) /
noun
a Chinese unit of length, approximately equal to 590 yards
Word Origin for li
from Chinese
British Dictionary definitions for li (2 of 4)
li2
the internet domain name for
Liechtenstein
British Dictionary definitions for li (3 of 4)
Li
the chemical symbol for
lithium
British Dictionary definitions for li (4 of 4)
LI
abbreviation for
Long Island
Light Infantry
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Scientific definitions for li
Li
The symbol for lithium.
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