lambda
(noun) the craniometric point at the junction of the sagittal and lamboid sutures of the skull
lambda
(noun) the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet
Source: WordNet® 3.1
lambda (plural lambdas)
The eleventh letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabet, the twelfth of the Old Greek alphabet.
Unit representation of wavelength.
(physics) The cosmological constant.
(computing, programming) A lambda expression.
(anatomy) The junction of the lambdoid and sagittal sutures of the cranium
(physics) A lambda baryon
(finance) The percentage change in an option value divided by the percentage change in the underlying asset's price.
• (measure of derivative price sensitivity): elasticity, omega
• (measure of derivative price sensitivity): Greeks (includes list of coordinate terms)
Source: Wiktionary
Lamb"da, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.
1. The name of the Greek letter
2. (Anat.)
Definition: The point of junction of the sagittal and lambdoid sutures of the skull. Lambda moth (Zoöl.), a moth so called from a mark on its wings, resembling the Greek letter lambda (
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
17 April 2025
(noun) a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
