ephelis Meaning & Definition
/ɪˈfi.lɪs/
What Does Ephelis Mean?
Ephelis is a noun that means Synonym of freckle.
Ephelis in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪˈfi.lɪs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | ephelides |
Ephelis Definition (Noun)
- Synonym of freckle.
Synonyms of Ephelis
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Ephelis synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ephelis (plural ephelides)
Words That Rhyme With Ephelis
Origin of Ephelis
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).
How to Pronounce Ephelis
The standard pronunciation of ephelis is /ɪˈfi.lɪs/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (fi).