MORSEL

morsel, bit, bite

(noun) a small amount of solid food; a mouthful; “all they had left was a bit of bread”

morsel

(noun) a small quantity of anything; “a morsel of paper was all he needed”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

morsel (plural morsels)

A small fragment or share of something, commonly applied to food.

A mouthful of food.

A very small amount.

Synonyms

• See also modicum.

Anagrams

• Merlos, Morels, morels, smoler

Source: Wiktionary


Mor"sel, n. Etym: [OF. morsel, F. morceau, LL. morsellus, a dim. fr. L. morsus a biting, bite, fr. mordere to bite; prob. akin to E. smart. See Smart, and cf. Morceau, Mordant, Muse, v., Muzzle, n.]

1. A little bite or bit of food. Chaucer. Every morsel to a satisfied hunger is only a new labor to a tired digestion. South.

2. A small quantity; a little piece; a fragment.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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