bishaan

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Oromo

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Etymology

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From Proto-Cushitic. Cognates include Arbore biče and Somali biyo.

Noun

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bishaan

  1. (Harar, Maca, Qottu) water
    • 2001, The Journal of Oromo Studies, volumes 8-9, page 82:
      aannan (milk)
      Aannan jaal'ata. He likes milk. (object)
      Aannan kun cicciteera. This milk has curdled. (subject)
      bishaan (water)
      Bishaan dhugi. Drink water. (object)
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Alternative forms

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Further reading

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  • V. Blažek, Glottochronological Classification of Oromo Dialects