Lima

communications code word

Li·​ma ˈlē-mə 

—used as a code word for the letter l

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Geographical Definition

Lima

geographical name

Li·​ma

1

ˈlī-mə  city south-southwest of Toledo in northwestern Ohio population 38,771

2

ˈlē-mə  city on the Rímac River and capital of Peru population 8,039,000