torus

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • a swelling, protuberance, bulge, knot
  • the muscular part of an animal
  • raised ornament on a garland
  • bolster, cushion
  • (by extension) bed, couch
  • (by extension) marriage (sometimes any sexual relationship)
  • embankment, an elevation of earth
  • (architecture) large round molding at the base of a column

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *sterh₃- (spread, extend, stretch out, scatter, strew, floar, spread out, bring down, be broad).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*sterh₃-

Gloss

spread, extend, stretch out, scatter, strew, floar, spread out, bring down, be broad

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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