# alveolus

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌal.viˈəʊ.ləs/

## Definitions
1. A small cavity or pit.
2. A small cavity or pit.
3. A small cavity or pit.
4. A small cavity or pit.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin alveolus (“a small hollow or cavity”), diminutive of alveus (“a hollow, cavity”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/alveolus