Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
legua
noun
/ˈleɡ.wə/
Definition
A unit of length used in various countries, traditionally used to measure distances, especially in terms of travel.
Examples
- The sailor calculated his journey in leguas across the sea.
- During the expedition, they traveled many leguas through the dense forest.
Meaning
In historical contexts, a legua is an approximate measure of distance, equivalent to about three league miles, often used in maritime or land navigation.
Synonyms
- league
- distance unit
- measure