The spelling of the word "Lamus" is based on its phonetic representation. In IPA notation, "Lamus" is spelled /leɪməs/. The word starts with the sound /l/ followed by the vowel sound /eɪ/. The second syllable is pronounced with the vowel sound /ə/. Finally, the word ends with the consonant sound /s/. The spelling is consistent with the pronunciation, making it easier to learn and remember the word. "Lamus" is a name derived from the Latin word "lamia," meaning a witch or female demon.
A genus of bugs of the family Reduviidae, resembling Conorhinus.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.