z'yeu

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French

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Etymology

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

Noun

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z’yeu m (plural z’yeux)

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

Haitian Creole

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Etymology

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From French yeux (“eyes”).

Noun

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z'yeu

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

Descendants

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  • Haitian Creole: je

References

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