kibble1
/ˈkɪb(ə)l
/verb [with object] (usually as adjective kibbled)
Grind or chop (beans, grain, etc.) coarsely: a high protein legume such as kibbled beans...
- It also contains a number of grains, soaked overnight: linseed, rolled oats, polenta, sunflower seeds, purple kibbled wheat and sesame seeds.
- Soak the kibbled wheat in the boiling water for 4 hours, until the wheat is swollen and soft.
- Kibbled bread contains kibbled grain which is grain that has been broken into smaller pieces.
noun [mass noun] North American
Ground meal shaped into pellets, especially for pet food: a bowl of kibble...
- Stuff you wouldn't want to eat but the dog might like: dried liver, plain old (good quality) dog kibble, dry cat food, other pre-made dog treats.
- Mash dry kitten kibble up with some warm water and let her lick it off your fingers.
- Into each bowl he measures a few scoops of high-grade kibble, sprinkles on some raisins, and chops half a hard-boiled egg on top.
Origin
Late 18th century: of unknown origin.
Rhymes
kibble2
/ˈkɪb(ə)l/noun British
An iron hoisting bucket used in mines.
Origin
Late Middle English: from Middle High German kübel, from medieval Latin cupellus 'corn measure', diminutive of cuppa 'cup'.
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