lani-

1. a combining form meaning “wool,” used in the formation of compound words.

   laniferous.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lani-¹

< Late Latin, combining form of lāna wool; akin to Greek lênos wool

Example Sentences

Australian Lani Pallister crushed Katie Ledecky's 800m freestyle short course world record on Saturday, roaring to victory in 7min 54.00sec as the Toronto World Cup closed with five world records on the day.

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Lani Pallister added another win for Aussie women in the 800m freestyle in 8:02.02.

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Lani Pallister made it an Australian one-two in 1:52.41.

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Speaking to Radio 1's Jack Saunders, Lorde, real name Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, says an eating disorder took over her life.

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Lani, who works out of a small studio in south London, has been into making masks and costumes since he was about 11.

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