elia

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Noun elia has 1 sense

Lamb, Charles Lamb, Elia - English essayist (1775-1834)
--₁ is a kind of essayist, litterateur

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Elia

Noun

Elia is a word that can refer to:

A male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Elijah.
A famous pen name used by Charles Lamb, an English essayist and poet.

Sense 1:

Elia as a male given name:

Sample sentences:

Elia is a popular name for boys in Italy.
My grandfather's name is Elia, named after his great-grandfather.

Sense 2:

Elia as a pen name for Charles Lamb:

Sample sentences:

Elia's essays are known for their wit and charm.
I enjoy reading Charles Lamb's works under the pseudonym Elia.