Definition of pegamoid in English:

pegamoid

noun ˈpɛɡəmɔɪd

A kind of waterproof facing or substance used in upholstery, bookbinding, etc.; (hence also) imitation leather or other waterproof material.

adjective ˈpɛɡəmɔɪd

Made of pegamoid. Also figurative: impassive, impervious, not susceptible to emotion.

Origin

Late 19th century. Origin uncertain; perhaps from the name of the PegamoidCo., although it is unclear whether the company may not have been named after the material; for the further etymology perhaps compare Spanish pegamento glue, adhesive, or ancient Greek πηγνύναι to fix, fasten.

Definition of pegamoid in US English:

pegamoid

nounˈpɛɡəmɔɪd

A kind of waterproof facing or substance used in upholstery, bookbinding, etc.; (hence also) imitation leather or other waterproof material.

adjectiveˈpɛɡəmɔɪd

Made of pegamoid. Also figurative: impassive, impervious, not susceptible to emotion.

Origin

Late 19th century. Origin uncertain; perhaps from the name of the PegamoidCo., although it is unclear whether the company may not have been named after the material; for the further etymology perhaps compare Spanish pegamento glue, adhesive, or ancient Greek πηγνύναι to fix, fasten.

单词	pegamoid
释义	Definition of pegamoid in English: pegamoid noun ˈpɛɡəmɔɪd A kind of waterproof facing or substance used in upholstery, bookbinding, etc.; (hence also) imitation leather or other waterproof material. adjective ˈpɛɡəmɔɪd Made of pegamoid. Also figurative: impassive, impervious, not susceptible to emotion. Origin Late 19th century. Origin uncertain; perhaps from the name of the PegamoidCo., although it is unclear whether the company may not have been named after the material; for the further etymology perhaps compare Spanish pegamento glue, adhesive, or ancient Greek πηγνύναι to fix, fasten. Definition of pegamoid in US English: pegamoid nounˈpɛɡəmɔɪd A kind of waterproof facing or substance used in upholstery, bookbinding, etc.; (hence also) imitation leather or other waterproof material. adjectiveˈpɛɡəmɔɪd Made of pegamoid. Also figurative: impassive, impervious, not susceptible to emotion. Origin Late 19th century. Origin uncertain; perhaps from the name of the PegamoidCo., although it is unclear whether the company may not have been named after the material; for the further etymology perhaps compare Spanish pegamento glue, adhesive, or ancient Greek πηγνύναι to fix, fasten.
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