grillot

French

Etymology 1

griller +‎ -ot.

Alternative forms

Noun

grillot m (plural grillots)

  1. (Louisiana) A kernel of dried unripened corn.
  2. (Louisiana) A kernel of unpopped popcorn, an old maid.
  3. (Louisiana) A crumb, a bit.
  4. (Louisiana) A marble, especially one made of agate.
  5. (Louisiana, derogatory) A short person.

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the main entry.

Noun

grillot m (plural grillots)

  1. (dialectal) Alternative form of grelot

Further reading
  • Dictionary of Louisiana French: As Spoken in Cajun, Creole, and American Indian Communities (2009; →ISBN; →ISBN)
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