Etymology · Ancient Greek
πόλτος
2 English words descend from Ancient Greek πόλτος, most common first.
- pulseA normally regular beat felt when arteries near the skin (for example, at the neck or wrist) are depressed, caused by the heart pumping blood through them; the qualitative nature of this beat.
- poltophagyThe chewing of food long enough to reduce it to the consistency of porridge.