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Etymology of the English word pulvinate

the English word pulvinate
derived from the Latin word pulvinatus (cushion-shaped; B:swelling)
derived from the Latin word pulvinus (cushion, pillow; raised bed of earth)

Date

The earliest known usage of pulvinate in English dates from the 19th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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