wallow
|wal/low|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈwɑː.loʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈwɒl.əʊ/
indulge or roll
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wallow' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wealwian,' where 'wealw-' meant 'to roll.'
Historical Evolution
'wealwian' transformed into the Middle English word 'walwen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'wallow.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to roll,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to indulge or immerse.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an act of wallowing.
The wallow of the hippos was a sight to behold.
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Verb 1
to roll about or lie in mud or water, especially for refreshment.
The pigs wallow in the mud to keep cool.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 12:21