iPod

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Proper noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Related terms

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[edit] Etymology

i- - internet, from Apple Computer's "i" line of products, originally used in iMac. Alternately, oneself - as in "I", or belonging to oneself.

Pod - literally a pod, a place to keep things, consistent with the device's capability as a simple hard drive capable of storing anything (not just music). Also borrowing from pod's connotation of smallness.

[edit] Proper noun

Singular iPod

Plural iPods

iPod (plural iPods)

1. (electronics, music, trademarks, media players) A brand of media player manufactured by Apple Computer that stores media on either a small hard drive or flash memory. Can also display video downloads.

[edit] Derived terms

• podcast
• podcasting

[edit] Related terms

• iMac
• iBook