billowy

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or having the form of a billow or billows, as of fabric or clouds.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with billowy
jolly , folly , molly , dolly

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Variants

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billow , billowier , billowiest , billows , billowy

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'full of billows' or 'waves'. Derived from Old French 'billou' meaning 'billow, wave'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'billowy' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In the novel 'Moby Dick', Ishmael describes the whaleboat as having 'billowy sails'.

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Related Concepts

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1. voluminous: Synonymous with 'billowy'. Refers to something that is large and full of volume.

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Culture

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In literature, 'billowy' is often used to describe the appearance of characters, especially in relation to their clothing. For example, in Jane Austen's 'Emma', Mr. Woodhouse is described as having 'a billowy waistcoat' and 'a large white cravat'. In art, 'billowy' clouds are a common subject, particularly in impressionist paintings.

How to Memorize "billowy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of fabric or a cloud that is full of volume and billows out in the wind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'billowy' with something large and full of volume, such as a hot air balloon or a puffy marshmallow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'B' is for 'Billowy' and 'B' is for 'Big' and 'L' is for 'Lots' of volume.

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