An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The surface traced by one side of a rectangle rotating about its parallel side, the latter serving as axis.

Etymology (EN): From Fr. cylindre, from L. cylindrus “roller, cylinder,” from Gk. kylindros “a cylinder, roller, roll,” from kylindein “to roll.”

Etymology (PE): Osotvâné, from sotun “column,” Mid.Pers. stun, from O.Pers. stênâ “column,” Av. stuna-, Skt. sthuna- “column.”