ampollosity
|am-pol-los-i-ty|
C2
/æmˈpɒləsɪti/
swelling or puffiness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ampollosity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ampullosus,' where 'ampulla' meant 'bottle' or 'flask.'
Historical Evolution
'ampullosus' transformed into the English word 'ampollosity' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bottle-like swelling,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'swelling or puffiness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/24 01:36