pebble的词源

英文词源

pebble (n.)

small, smooth stone, late 13c., from Old English papolstan "pebblestone," of unknown origin. Perhaps imitative. Some sources compare Latin papula "pustule, pimple, swelling."

中文词源

pebble：鹅卵石，砾石

词源不详。可能来自拟声词，模仿磨的声音，-le,表反复。

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