bladder

English

/ˈblædə/, /ˈblæɾɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • (zoology) A flexible sac that can expand and contract and that holds liquids or gases.
  • (anatomy) Specifically, the urinary bladder.
  • (botany) A hollow, inflatable organ of a plant.
  • The inflatable bag inside various balls used in sports, such as footballs and rugby balls.
  • A sealed plastic bag that contains wine and is usually packaged in a cask cask.
  • (figurative) Anything inflated, empty, or unsound.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English bladdre inherited from Old English blæddre inherited from Proto-Germanic *blēdrǭ.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*blēdrǭ

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