kibble
|kib/ble|
B2
/ˈkɪbəl/
small, dry pellets
Etymology
Etymology Information
'kibble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'kiblen,' where 'kib-' meant 'to grind coarsely.'
Historical Evolution
'kiblen' transformed into the modern English word 'kibble' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grind coarsely,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'small, dry pellets of food.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/27 14:21