umbonal Meaning & Definition
ˈəm-(ˌ)bō
What Does Umbonal Mean?
Umbonal is a noun that means the boss of a shield. It is also used to mean a rounded elevation.
Umbonal in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈəm-(ˌ)bō/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| First known use | 1721 |
Umbonal Definition (Noun)
- the boss of a shield
- a rounded elevation: such as
- an inward projection of the tympanic membrane of the ear
- one of the lateral prominences just above the hinge of a bivalve shell
Synonyms of Umbonal
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Umbonal synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
um·bo·nes
um·bos
um·bo·nal adjective
um·bo·nate adjective
umbo
umbonal
umbonate
umbones
umbos
umbonal (not comparable)
Origin of Umbonal
borrowed from Latin umbōn-, umbō "boss of a shield, protuberance, projecting piece of land," going back to Indo-European *h3n̥bh-on- or * h3enbh-on-, derivative, with the vowel in a different position ("floating ablaut," German Schwebeablaut), from the base seen in *h3nobh- "hub of a wheel, nave:1"
First Known Use
1721
Umbonal Pronunciation
Umbonal is pronounced /ˈəm-(ˌ)bō/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (əm).