vallum en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈvæləm/
Etymology
From Latin vallum. Doublet of wall comes from this word via a Proto-Germanic borrowing from Latin.
Meanings
- (Ancient-Rome, historical) A rampart; a wall, as in a fortification.
- The eyebrow.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| valla | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| vallums | Number=Plur | lexicographic |