favillae

/fævɪleɪ, ˈfævɪli/

Definitions

1. noun

the sparks or embers from a fire

“The favillae from the fireplace lit up the dark room.”

2. plural noun

the fragments of a broken or exploded object

“The favillae of the exploded engine were scattered across the floor.”

Synonyms

  • embers
  • fragments
  • sparks

Antonyms

  • pieces