Noun: lake leyk
- A body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
"They went fishing on the lake every summer"
- Any of numerous bright translucent organic pigments
"The painter used a carmine lake to achieve a deep, rich red"
- A purplish red pigment prepared from lac or cochineal
"The textile designer used lake pigment to create a vibrant purple fabric"
Derived forms: lakes
Type of: body of water, pigment, water
Encyclopedia: Lake, Missouri