KIBBLE


Meaning of KIBBLE in English

~ 1 [ 'kɪb(ə)l ]

■ verb [usu. as adjective ~d ] grind or chop (beans, grain, etc.) coarsely.

■ noun N. Amer. ground meal shaped into pellets, especially for pet food.

Origin

C18: of unknown origin.

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~ 2 [ 'kɪb(ə)l ]

■ noun Brit. an iron hoisting bucket used in mines.

Origin

ME: from Mid. High Ger. kübel , from med. L. cupellus 'corn measure', dimin. of cuppa 'cup'.

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