Baillonella

/baɪˌloʊˈnɛlə/ or /bɑːˌloʊˈnɛlə/ noun

Definition

An obscure or possibly erroneous historical term, possibly a diminutive of baillone; its actual meaning and existence are highly questionable.

Etymology

If derived from 'baillone,' would represent a further diminutive with the '-ella' suffix, but this term is essentially unattested in reliable sources.

Kelly Says

Baillonella might be the most mysterious word in this entire list—it appears in some historical glossaries but nowhere else, suggesting it might be a medieval scholar's innovation that never caught on.

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