gëlep

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Albanian

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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A gë- prefixed formation from Proto-Indo-European *leyp- (to smear, stick). Cognate to Ancient Greek λίπος (lípos, fat), Latin lippus (blear eyed), Lithuanian limpù (to stick, glue), Hittite to smear (/⁠lip⁠/), Old High German biliban (to stay, remain).

Noun

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gëlep m (plural gëlepa, definite gëlepi, definite plural gëlepat)

  1. rheum, eye yellow
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