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liza

[ lahy-zuh ]

/ ˈlaɪ zə /

noun

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

Origin of liza

1830–40, Americanism; < Spanish

Words nearby liza

liwan, lixiviate, lixiviation, lixivium, liz, liza, lizard, lizard fish, lizard head, lizard orchid, lizard's-tail

Definition for liza (2 of 2)

Liza

[ lahy-zuh ]

/ ˈlaɪ zə /

noun

a female given name, form of Elizabeth.

Example sentences from the Web for liza

In March, they were in New York and joined by Liza Minnelli to catch the opening performance of The Phantom of the Opera.

Exclusive: Michael Jackson Hit With New Sex Abuse Claim |Diane Dimond |May 12, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
There was even some unexpected sass, like when she totally dissed Liza Minnelli.

Oscars 2014 Best Moments: Lupita Wins, Pink Sings & One Epic Selfie |Kevin Fallon |March 3, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Sunday night, she was being mauled by Liza Minnelli on her way to deliver her acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actress.

Oscars 2014 Best Moments: Lupita Wins, Pink Sings & One Epic Selfie |Kevin Fallon |March 3, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
There was the jab at a blue-haired Liza Minnelli, claiming she was a man in drag masquerading as the Oscar winning legend.

Surprise! Ellen DeGeneres is the Best Oscars Host in a Decade |Marlow Stern |March 3, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Fittingly, I've also dreamed of being hugged by Liza Minnelli after winning Best Supporting Actress.

Oscars 2014 Best Moments: Lupita Wins, Pink Sings & One Epic Selfie |Kevin Fallon |March 3, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
"I assure you that maman's doing it on purpose," Liza thought necessary to explain to Shatov.

The Possessed |Fyodor Dostoevsky
It——it was all there already, Liza, and——and we thinked we——we's going to make a nice s'prise for Tom, so we did.

Mary's Rainbow |Mary Edward Feehan
Liza clapped her hands, a faint squeaking of the wicket-gate became audible, and Bizmynkoff emerged from the coppice.

The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Other Stories |Ivn Turgnieff
Bill Sykes and Liza of Lambeth, if they have any time for reading, want to know all about countesses and their attendant sprites.

The Celebrity at Home |Violet Hunt
On the back seat sat Mrya Dmtrievna and Liza; on the front seat, the little girls and the maid.

A Nobleman's Nest |Ivan Turgenieff