linea

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

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5
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Definition of linea

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. Any long marking, dark or bright, on a planet or moon's surface.
    “The moons Dione and Europa have prominent lineae.”
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noun

  1. Any long marking, dark or bright, on a planet or moon's surface.
    “The moons Dione and Europa have prominent lineae.”
  2. (historical)A traditional Spanish unit of length, equivalent to about 1.9 mm.

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Etymology

From Latin līnea (“line, thread”), via Spanish línea in reference to the unit of length, from līnum (“flax”). Doublet of ligne; related to line.

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