puteal Meaning & Definition
/ˈpjuːti.əl/
What Does Puteal Mean?
Puteal is a noun that means An enclosure around a well to prevent people from falling into it.
Puteal in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpjuːti.əl/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | puteals |
Puteal Definition (Noun)
- An enclosure around a well to prevent people from falling into it.
Synonyms of Puteal
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Puteal synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
puteal (plural puteals)
Words That Rhyme With Puteal
Origin of Puteal
From Latin puteal, from puteālis, from puteus (“well”) + -ālis (“-al: forming adjs”).
Pronouncing Puteal
The standard pronunciation of puteal is /ˈpjuːti.əl/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (pjuːti).