lekked

lekked
n. coin and monetary unit in Albania; (animal kingdom) area used for courtship displays by male animals where the males assemble during the mating season and get involved in competitive displays to attract females v. (animal kingdom) assemble in a lek and be involved in competitive displays for the purpose of attracting females

English contemporary dictionary. 2014.

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  • lek — I [[t]lɛk[/t]] n. v. lekked, lek•king. Animal Behav. 1) anb a place where males assemble during the mating season and engage in competitive displays that attract females 2) anb (of a male) to assemble in a lek and engage in competitive displays • …   From formal English to slang

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