Woodlouse.
Gramersow
GRAM-er-sow
ˈɡramərsoʊ
Noun
Example Sentences
"Found a gramersow."
"Gramersows under the rocks."
Etymology & History
Cornish dialect name for woodlouse. From Cornish language, possibly related to gramma (grandmother) and sow (pig). One of many regional woodlouse names.
Word Details
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Region
Cornwall
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Era
1700s
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Formality
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