Latin Word of the Day
pulvis
PUL-vis • noun — 26th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: dust
Examples
- Pulvis in aere volat.
(Dust flies in the air.) - Pulvis domus saepe irritat.
(The dust of the house often irritates.) - Ego pulvis sopore aspergitur.
(I am covered with dust from sleep.)
Synonyms
- cinis
- fragmenta
The word 'pulvis' is commonly used in contexts related to cleanliness, construction, or when discussing visibility and air quality.
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