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lapillus

lapillus

9.9
A small stone like a pebble
  • noun
  • /ləˈpɪləs/
translation icon : piedra pequeña
  • She picked up a shiny lapillus from the riverbank and slipped it into her pocket.

Examples

  • He found a lapillus on the beach.

  • The geologist examined each lapillus to learn more about the area's history.

  • Children often collect a lapillus or two while playing near the lake.

  • The lapillus sparkled in the sunlight.

  • While hiking, she discovered a beautiful lapillus nestled among the foliage.

  • The children excitedly gathered colorful lapillus from the sandy beach to add to their collection.

  • During his geology class, the teacher showed students different types of lapillus and their formations.

Synonyms

pebble
vslapillus
64 1.0

A small smooth rounded stone often found on a beach or riverbank

is any tiny natural rock fragment not limited to smooth waterworn pieces
dornick
vslapillus
  • Archaic
9.9

A small smooth stone you can throw

is usually smaller and not defined by being throwable

How Big

boulder
191 2.2
cobble
  • Archaic
5 7.7
lapillus
9.9
grain
20 3.7

Surface Forms

lapillus singular
lapilli plural

Etymology

Lapillus comes from the Latin lapis 'stone' with the small ending -illus 'little'. So it means 'little stone', and you can use it for a tiny pebble or small natural rock you might pick up on a riverbank.