Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lacinia

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.20 in modern English

Syllables: lacinia
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One of the narrow, jagged, irregular pieces or divisions which form a sort of fringe on the borders of the petals of some flowers.

noun

A narrow, slender portion of the edge of a monophyllous calyx, or of any irregularly incised leaf.

noun

The posterior inner process of the stipes on the maxillae of insects.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin lacinia, the lappet or flap of a garment.

Inflected Forms

laciniae (plural)

Derived Forms

lacinial laciniar

Frequently Paired Words

laciniate

Questions

What does lacinia mean?: One of the narrow, jagged, irregular pieces or divisions which form a sort of fringe on the borders of the petals of some flowers.
Where does lacinia come from?: Borrowed from Latin lacinia, the lappet or flap of a garment.

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