z'yeu

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From a pronunciation of French les yeux (“the eyes”). Compare Louisiana Creole French spelling of zyeu.

Noun[edit]

z’yeu m (plural z’yeux)

  1. (Louisiana, Cajun) Alternative form of œil, eye

Haitian Creole[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From French yeux (“eyes”).

Noun[edit]

z'yeu

  1. (Saint-Domingue) an eye
    Ly gagné larme dans z'yeu. ― He has tears in his eyes.

Descendants[edit]

  • Haitian Creole: je

References[edit]

  • S.J Ducoeurjoly, Manuel des habitans de Saint-Domingue, contenant un précis de l'histoire de cette île
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