Definition of LASCAR

lascar

Meanings

Plural: lascars

Noun

  • an East Indian sailor
  • a volcano in the Andes in Chile
  • A sailor from India or Southeast Asia, especially as serving on a European ship.
  • A tent-pitcher; also a type of artilleryman.
  • Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genera Pantoporia and Lasippa.

Origin / Etymology

From Hindustani لشکر / लश्कर (laśkar), from Persian لشکر (laškar). Doublet of askari.

Scrabble Score: 8

lascar is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
lascar is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lascar is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

lascar is a valid Words With Friends word