lapillus

la·pil·lus

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [luh-pil-uh s]
- /ləˈpɪl əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [luh-pil-uh s]
- /ləˈpɪl əs/

Definitions of lapillus word

noun plural lapillus a small stony particle ejected from a volcano. 1
noun lapillus a small piece of lava thrown from a volcano 0
noun lapillus a small fragment of igneous rock, up to the size of a walnut, ejected from a volcano 0

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Origin of lapillus

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 Lapillus

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lapillus 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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