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pandiculation

[ pan-dik-yuh-ley-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of stretching oneself, especially on waking.


pandiculation

/ pænˌdɪkjʊˈleɪʃən /

noun

  1. the act of stretching and yawning, esp on waking
  2. a yawn


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pandiculation1

First recorded in 1641–20; from Latin pandiculāt(us), past participle of pandiculārī “to stretch oneself,” derivative of pandere “to stretch” ( -ate 1 ) + -ion

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pandiculation1

C17: from Latin pandiculari , from pendere to stretch

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