zimbo en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese zimbo.
Meanings
- A particular univalve mollusc once used as currency.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| zimbos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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zimbo en · NOUN · etymology 2
Etymology
From zombie, by switching vowels. Coined by philosopher Daniel Dennett.
Meanings
- A non-conscious person analogous to a zombie, but capable of interrogating and discussing its own internal states.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| zimbos | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| zimboes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |