Definition of LAPILLUS

lapillus

Plural: lapilli

Noun

  • A small, rounded volcanic stone or fragment of lava.
  • A fragment of lava ejected from a volcano.
  • One of the otoliths in finfish.

Examples

  • The ’LAPILLUS’ was a small but crucial piece in his volcanic Scrabble eruption.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin lapillus.

Scrabble Score: 10

lapillus: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lapillus: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lapillus: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

lapillus: valid Words With Friends Word