billow

Meanings

• Noun

  A large wave or swell of wind or water.

  - "The billow of the sea crashed against the shore."
  - "The hot air from the fire created a billow of smoke."

• Verb

  To blow or puff out (air or vapor)

  - "The dragon billowed out a stream of fire."
  - "The bellows helped the blacksmith to forge the metal."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈbɪloʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with billow
mellow , yellow , fellow , dellow , kneelow

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Variants

List of all variants of billow that leads to same result
billow , billowier , billowiest , billows , billowy , billowed , billowing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'billian' meaning 'to swell, blow up'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'billow' is also used in the field of meteorology to describe a large, rising column of air.

2. In the 16th century, 'billow' was used to refer to a large, round cushion or pillow.

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Related Concepts

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1. wave: A large, continuous expanse of water, moving or rolling forward.

2. swell: To increase in size or amount.

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Culture

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In literature, 'billow' is often used to describe the waves of the sea or the swelling of fabric or clothing. In art, 'billows' can refer to large, rounded forms, such as those found in the works of Monet and other Impressionist painters.

How to Memorize "billow"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large wave crashing onto the shore, or a hot air balloon filling with air.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'swell' and imagine something growing larger.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'BIG WAVES' to remember 'Billow Is A Wave That Swells'.

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