noun
Meaning 1
A knob, usually ornamental
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
knop
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Pronunciation
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/ˈnɒp/
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rhymes with -ɒp
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noun
Meaning 2
A finial, or swelling termination
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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noun
Meaning 3
A tuft or overthickened bunch of looped or twisted yarn
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, manufacturing, sewing, textiles
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noun
Meaning 4
A closed bud or bud-like, swelling protuberance of a plant, or the representation thereof in the decorative arts
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: art, arts, biology, botany, natural-sciences
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History
Etymology
From Middle English knop, from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch knoppe, from Proto-Germanic *knuppô, *knuppaz, *knappô, which is perhaps related to *knappō (“knob, boy”). Possible doublet of knave and knob.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Māori: rāpupuku — an ornamental knob
- Māori: rāpupuku — a bud like swelling protuberance of a plant