Definition of lima Lima

/lajˈmʌ/ - [laymu] - Li•ma

We found 3 definitions of lima from 3 different sources.

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What does lima mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

lima - capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century
  capital of Peru
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • lima (n.)
    The capital city of Peru, in South America.

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  • Lima is the capital city (where the government works), and is considered the most important city of Peru. 75% of the Peruvian economy is handled in Lima.

    It is an important city of South America and the entrance to Peru.

    The city was founded by the Spanish conquistador (conqueror) Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535. He called it the City of the Kings.

    Today, the city is always growing. It has a very large population, and is the largest city in Peru.

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lima in sign language
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