la

(noun) a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth. Synonyms: lanthanum, La, atomic number 57.

(noun) a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War. Synonyms: Louisiana, Pelican State, LA.

(noun) the syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization. Synonyms: lah.