vallum

noun — 2 senses

vallum

noun

/ˈvæləm/

Etymology From Latin vallum. Doublet of wall comes from this word via a Proto-Germanic borrowing from Latin.

1

Ancient Rome, Historical A rampart; a wall, as in a fortification.

2

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences The eyebrow.

Related terms
vallar crown

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