peluw

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈpeː.lyu̯/

noun

Definitions

A long, narrow pillow.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch poluwe derived from Latin pulvīnus (cushion).

Origin

Latin

pulvīnus

Gloss

cushion

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

pillow English
pillowbeer English
pillowbook English
pillowcase English
pillowest English
pilloweth English
pillowless English
pillowlike English
pillowside English
pillowslip English
pillowtop English
pillowy English
snow pillow English
pulvis Latin
pulvīnus Latin
*pulwı̨̄ Proto-Germanic
pilwe Middle English
poluwe Middle Dutch
Pfulme Alemannic German
pilo Tok Pisin