Leiden

noun
  1. A city in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands, known for its historic architecture, canals, and as the location of the oldest university in the country, Leiden University. noun
    Leiden is famous for its beautiful canals and historic buildings.
    She decided to study at Leiden University because of its prestigious reputation.
  2. Referring to the Leiden jar, an early device used to store static electricity, invented in the city of Leiden in the 18th century. noun
    The Leiden jar was a crucial development in the study of electricity.
    Scientists in the 18th century used the Leiden jar to conduct experiments with static electricity.