# tephra

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈtɛ.fɹə/ · frequency rank #97,621

## Definitions
1. The solid material thrown into the air by a volcanic eruption that settles on the surrounding areas.

## Etymology
From the Ancient Greek τέφρα (téphra, “ash”).

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