pugillum — meaning in English

English meaning

• fistful noun The amount of something that fits in one closed hand.
• handful noun The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.

Senses

pugillum is used for these senses in English:

• fistful The amount that can be held in a closed fist.
• handful The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.

fistful — full definition

1. noun The amount of something that fits in one closed hand.
2. noun A small quantity of something.

handful — full definition

1. noun The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
2. noun Someone or something that is difficult to manage or control.

Related Latin words