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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

Noun 1

small, dry pellets of food, typically for pets.

The dog eagerly ate the kibble from its bowl.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to grind or chop coarsely.

The machine is used to kibble the grain.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/27 14:21