Morsel

Pronunciation

• IPA: /mɔː(ɹ)sÉ™l/
• Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)sÉ™l

Origin

From Middle English morsel, from Old French morsel, from Medieval Latin morsellum ("a bit, a little piece"), diminutive. of Latin morsum ("a bit"), neuter of morsus, past participle of mordere ("to bite"). Compare French morceau.

Full definition of morsel

Noun

1. A small fragment or share of something, commonly applied to food.
2. A very small amount.
• 2008, Pamela Griffin, New York Brides, Barbour Publishing Inc. (2008), ISBN 9781597899840, page 70:Didn't even a morsel of decency remain in his brother?

Synonyms

• See also .

Derived terms

• morselize, morselization

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