follis

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • bellows
  • purse, sack, money bag
  • (by extension) a small value coin
  • an inflated ball
  • paunch, belly
  • (poetic) puffed cheeks

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Indo-European *bʰolǵʰnis, *bʰolnis, *bʰelǵʰ- (swell, paunch, blow up, pillow, bag).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*bʰelǵʰ-

Gloss

swell, paunch, blow up, pillow, bag

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

枕

Emoji

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