rolly polly

English

/ˌɹoʊli ˈpoʊli/

noun
Definitions
  • A woodlouse.
  • (childish) A forward roll or a backwards roll.

Etymology

Suffix from English roll, poll (head, survey).

Origin

English

poll

Gloss

head, survey

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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