liza

¹

[ lahy-zuh ]

noun

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

Liza

²

[ lahy-zuh ]

noun

1. a female given name, form of Elizabeth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of liza¹

1830–40, Americanism; < Spanish

Example Sentences

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

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