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English word origin

Etymology of Gmail

Blend of Google + mail.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A Gmail account. · An e-mail sent using Gmail.

verb

To send (someone) an e-mail using Gmail.

name

A web-based e-mail system provided by Google (trademarked Gmail).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Blend of Google + mail.

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