First Known Use: circa 1944
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tephra
noun teph·ra \ˈte-frə\
Definition of TEPHRA
: solid material ejected into the air during a volcanic eruption; especially : 2ash 2b
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Origin of TEPHRA
New Latin, from Greek, ashes; akin to Sanskrit dahati it burns — more at foment
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