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forkful
noun; derivation
The quantity that can be held with a fork. To describe different quantities of food, common words used are mouthful, spoonful, teaspoonful, and tablespoonful. When food is picked up by a fork, there needs to be a word to measure the quantity of food picked up. Forkful means exactly that.
Etymology : from Latin furca, and -ful (Noun suffix)
Source : Time Winter Supplement
Last modified: 10 June 2008