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*Pronunciation: \ˈlē-ə-ˌzän, lē-ˈā-, ÷ˈlā-ə-\
*Function: noun
==Origins==
*Etymology: French, from Middle French, from lier, from Old French
*Date: circa 1648
==Definitions==
*1 : a binding or thickening agent used in cooking
*2 a : a close bond or connection : interrelationship
:b : an illicit sexual relationship : affair 3a
*3 a : communication for establishing and maintaining mutual understanding and cooperation (as between parts of an armed force)
:b : one that establishes and maintains liaison
*4 : the pronunciation of an otherwise absent consonant sound at the end of the first of two consecutive words the second of which begins with a vowel sound and follows without pause
[[Category: General Reference]]
*Pronunciation: \ˈlē-ə-ˌzän, lē-ˈā-, ÷ˈlā-ə-\
*Function: noun
==Origins==
*Etymology: French, from Middle French, from lier, from Old French
*Date: circa 1648
==Definitions==
*1 : a binding or thickening agent used in cooking
*2 a : a close bond or connection : interrelationship
:b : an illicit sexual relationship : affair 3a
*3 a : communication for establishing and maintaining mutual understanding and cooperation (as between parts of an armed force)
:b : one that establishes and maintains liaison
*4 : the pronunciation of an otherwise absent consonant sound at the end of the first of two consecutive words the second of which begins with a vowel sound and follows without pause
[[Category: General Reference]]