(declension-3, figuratively) food or nourishment in general, whether physical or spiritual
(declension-3) a mass in the shape of a loaf
Uitgespreek as (IPA)
[ˈpaː.nɪs]
Etimologie (Engels)
Of uncertain origin. Usually explained as a derivation of Proto-Indo-European *peh₂- (“to graze”), via earlier Proto-Italic *pāstnis (compare pāstillus (“cake, pastille”) and supine pāstum). However, compare pānus, pānicum (“ear of millet”).