英语词汇“pegamoid”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

pegamoid

/ˈpɛɡəmɔɪd/

noun

A kind of waterproof facing or substance used in upholstery, bookbinding, etc.; (hence also) imitation leather or other waterproof material.

adjective

Made of pegamoid. Also figurative : impassive, impervious, not susceptible to emotion.

Origin

Late 19th century. Origin uncertain; perhaps from the name of the PegamoidCo., although it is unclear whether the company may not have been named after the material; for the further etymology perhaps compare Spanish pegamento glue, adhesive, or ancient Greek πηγνύναι to fix, fasten.

单词	pegamoid
释义	pegamoid /ˈpɛɡəmɔɪd/ noun A kind of waterproof facing or substance used in upholstery, bookbinding, etc.; (hence also) imitation leather or other waterproof material. adjective Made of pegamoid. Also figurative : impassive, impervious, not susceptible to emotion. Origin Late 19th century. Origin uncertain; perhaps from the name of the PegamoidCo., although it is unclear whether the company may not have been named after the material; for the further etymology perhaps compare Spanish pegamento glue, adhesive, or ancient Greek πηγνύναι to fix, fasten.
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