lapies

plural noun

la·​pies

ləˈpēz

: grooves and ridges formed on a rock surface by solution of limestone

Word History

Etymology

modification of French dialect (Swiss) lapiaz, lapiez, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin lapida stone, alteration of Latin lapid-, lapis

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