# lava vs lila

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lava
*noun · IPA /ˈlɑːvə/ · frequency rank #10,720*
The molten rock ejected by a volcano from a vent such as a crater or fissure; magma that has breached the surface of the earth.

### lila
*noun · frequency rank #27,198*
The play of god’s spirit manifested in the universe; divine play, creative spiritual energy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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