1. Plural of ley; fields temporarily under grass or clover, especially in a crop rotation system.
Usage: chiefly British; agricultural
2. Plural of ley; hypothetical straight lines connecting ancient sites or landmarks, believed by some to have mystical significance.
Usage: informal; alternative belief systems

Examples

• The farmer rotated crops by planting leys between grain harvests.
• After three years of wheat, the field was left in leys to restore soil fertility.
• Some people believe leys connect ancient stone circles across the landscape.
• The estate included several productive leys used for grazing sheep.
• Leys are an important part of sustainable farming practices.