Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lapillus

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: lapil-lus
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A fragment of lava ejected from a volcano.

noun

One of the otoliths in finfish.

Example Sentences

"They also found rounded granules that are probably accretionary lapilli — volcanic hailstones, formed as material gathers in the air."

Etymology

From Latin lapillus.

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: lapillus

Inflected Forms

lapilli (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

sagitta asteriscus

Questions

What does lapillus mean?: A fragment of lava ejected from a volcano.
Where does lapillus come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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