plumbum
|plum-bum|
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/ˈplʌmbəm/
lead metal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'plumbum' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'plumbum', where it referred to the metal 'lead'.
Historical Evolution
'plumbum' was used in Latin and eventually became the modern English word 'lead' through Old English 'lead'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lead', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the Latin word for lead, a heavy metal element with the symbol Pb.
The ancient Romans used plumbum pipes for plumbing.
Synonyms
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