insula
in·su·la
insula · insulas · insulae
A block of buildings in a Roman townA block of buildings in a Roman town.
UK/ˈɪnsjuːlə/US/ˈɪnsulə/
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A block of buildings in a Roman town.
A structure of the human brain located within the sylvian fissure.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Latin īnsula (“island”). Doublet of isle.From Latin īnsula (“island”). Doublet of isle.
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Forms
plural: insulas / insulaeSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular