lituus Meaning & Definition
/ˈlɪtju.əs/
What Does Lituus Mean?
Lituus is used as a noun meaning A military trumpet. It is also used to mean An augur's staff with a recurved top.
Lituus at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlɪtju.əs/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | litui |
Lituus Definition (Noun)
- A military trumpet.
- An augur's staff with a recurved top.
- A curve with polar equation r2θ=a2, where a is a constant.
Synonyms of Lituus
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Lituus synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
lituus (plural litui)
Origin of Lituus
Unadapted borrowing from Latin lituus.
Lituus Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of lituus is /ˈlɪtju.əs/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (lɪtju).