a Chinese unit of length, approximately equal to 590 yards
Word origin
from Chinese
li in British English2
the internet domain name for
Liechtenstein
Li in British English
the chemical symbol for
lithium
LI in British English
abbreviation for
1.
Long Island
2.
Light Infantry
LI in American English
Long Island
Li in American English
Chemistry
lithium
li in American English
(li)
nounWord forms: pluralli
a Chinese unit of linear measure, equal to about one third of a mile (.52 kilometer)
Word origin
Chin
Examples of 'li' in a sentence
li
And now a little piece of the universe named Hanuman li Tosh stood before him, looking at him with fury and hate.
Zindell, David THE BROKEN GOD
She was envious of Thomas Rane and Danlo, and if the truth be told, even of Hanuman li Tosh.
Zindell, David THE BROKEN GOD
"This came from Hanuman li Tosh, who had been sitting quietly at the end of the table.
Zindell, David THE BROKEN GOD
Word lists with
li
internet
All related terms of 'li'
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a small, asexual spore-producing structure produced by certain parasitic fungi on a host plant
apiculus
a small point or tip
calyculus
a small, cuplike part, as a taste bud , or a cuplike depression , as in a coral skeleton
carolus
any of several coins struck in the reign of a king called Charles , esp an English gold coin from the reign of Charles I
clavicembalo
a horizontally strung stringed keyboard instrument, triangular in shape, consisting usually of two manuals controlling various sets of strings plucked by pivoted plectrums mounted on jacks . Some harpsichords have a pedal keyboard and stops by which the tone colour may be varied
oculus
the leaf bud or beginnings of a leaf in a plant
pilus
a hair or hairlike structure
sacculus
→ saccule
stylus
The stylus on a record player is the small needle that picks up the sound signals on the records.
tholus
a structure or cylinder-shaped drum used to support a cupola or dome
Triangulum
a small triangular constellation in the N hemisphere , close to Perseus and Aries
trullo
a dwelling of the Apulia region of Italy, roofed with conical constructions of corbeled dry masonry
Li-Lo
a kind of inflatable mattress or raft used to lie on at the beach
Li Po
?700–762 ad , Chinese poet. His lyrics deal mostly with wine, nature, and women and are remarkable for their imagery
Li Peng
1928–2019, Chinese Communist politician : premier (1988–98)