Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [luh-pil-uh s]
- /ləˈpɪl əs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [luh-pil-uh s]
- /ləˈpɪl əs/
Definitions of lapilli word
- noun plural lapilli a small stony particle ejected from a volcano. 1
- noun lapilli Rock fragments ejected from a volcano. 1
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Origin of lapilli
First appearance:
before 1740 One of the 48% newest English words
1740-50; < Latin: little stone, pebble, diminutive of lapis stone
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Parts of speech for Lapilli
noun
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lapilli popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lapilli usage trend in Literature
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