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Noun: lake  leyk
  1. A body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
    "They went fishing on the lake every summer"
     
  2. Any of numerous bright translucent organic pigments
    "The painter used a carmine lake to achieve a deep, rich red"
     
  3. 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