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Definition of lanx

lanx

/læŋks/
lanx
Plural:lances
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• noun

1

A large, flat dish or platter, typically made of silver or other metal, used in ancient Rome for serving food at banquets or holding offerings during sacrifices.

Example

"The museum exhibited an exquisitely engraved silver lanx that was once used during elaborate Roman feasts."

2

North American A genus of air-breathing freshwater snails, commonly known as river limpets, native to fast-flowing streams and rivers in western North America.

Example

"Researchers studying aquatic ecosystems collected several specimens of the genus Lanx from the rocky riverbed to assess water quality."

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• Rhymes for lanx

• Nearby Words

lantana
lantern
lanternfish
lanx
lanyard
lanzones
laos

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Latin 'lanx', meaning a flat dish, platter, or the pan of a balance scale.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lanx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lanx
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