ephelis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɪˈfi.lɪs/ (General-American)
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin ephēlis, from Ancient Greek ἔφηλῐς (éphēlĭs, “a freckle”), from ἐπ- (ep-, “upon, over, epi-”) + ἥλῐος (hḗlĭos, “the sun”) + -ῐς (-ĭs, nominal suffix).
Meanings
- Synonym of freckle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ephelides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |