ܐܚܪܐ

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Etymology

Root
ܚ ܪ ܐ (ḥ r ˀ)
1 term

Probably from ܚܪܹܐ (ḥrē), re-analyzed as a plural form, originally the absolute form of Aramaic [script needed] (ḥeryā, “excrement”). Ultimately from Proto-West Semitic *ḫarʔ-; compare Classical Syriac ܚܸܪܝܵܐ (ḥeryā).

Pronunciation

• (Standard) IPA^(key): [ʔɪxːreː]

Noun

ܐܸܚܪܹ̈ܐ • (iḥrē) m pl (plural only)

1. (vulgar) excrement, shit