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lehar

Definition:
A term of German origin meaning "wave" or "surge." In various contexts, it can refer to a musical composition, a wave in physics, or a local name for a strong regional wind.

Parts of Speech:

  
Noun: lehar, lehars


Senses:
Sense 1:
A composition by the Austro-Hungarian composer Franz Lehár, often referring to his popular works of operettas.
Example sentences:

  
The renowned conductor performed Lehár's famous lehar, "The Merry Widow," with exceptional artistry.
  
His most celebrated lehar, "The Land of Smiles," mesmerized audiences worldwide.

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Sense 2:
A strong regional wind, particularly found in the Himalayan regions.
Example sentences:

  
The villagers were cautious of the lehar, as it could sweep away their makeshift shelters in an instant.
  
We had to take shelter to shield ourselves from the fierce lehar that battered the mountainside.


Sense 3:
In physics, a lehar refers to a wave or surge in various forms of energy or matter.
Example sentences:

  
The earthquake caused a massive lehar, resulting in significant structural damage to the city.
  
Scientists conducted experiments to analyze the behavior of sound lehars in different environments.


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