pijl

Dutch (Brabantic)

/pɛi̯l/

noun
Definitions
  • arrow, projectile
  • arrow, indicator

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch pile derived from Latin pīlum (javelin, throwing spear, heavy javelin, pilum, spear) root from Proto-Indo-European *peys- (crush, grind).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*peys-

Gloss

crush, grind

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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