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liza

1 American  
[lahy-zuh] / ˈlaɪ zə /

noun

  1. a mullet, Mugil liza, found chiefly in the tropical Atlantic Ocean.

Liza 2 American  
[lahy-zuh] / ˈlaɪ zə /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Elizabeth.

Etymology

Origin of liza

1830–40, < Spanish

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I am told that 'liza could take off a petticoat and still be quite properly dressed.

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