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צורה

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Hebrew

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Etymology

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Root
צ־ו־ר (ts-w-r)
6 terms

Cognate to Arabic صُورَة (ṣūra). Possibly derived from Akkadian 𒄑𒄯 (iṣurtu, drawing, plan).

Noun

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צוּרָה (tsuráf (plural indefinite צוּרוֹת, singular construct צוּרַת־, plural construct צוּרוֹת־) [pattern: קֻטְלָה]

  1. shape (appearance or outline), form, figure
  2. way, method, fashion

Derived terms

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References

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  • צורה” in the Hebrew Terms Database of the Academy of Hebrew Language

Further reading

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Anagrams

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Yiddish

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Etymology

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From Hebrew צוּרָה.

Noun

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צורה (tsuref, plural צורות (tsures)

  1. (dialectal, sometimes derogatory) face
  2. appearance

Usage notes

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This word differs greatly in semantics between dialects, where it may refer specifically to the lower portion of the face, an ugly face, an animal's face. Refer to the map below for more information.

Synonyms

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Further reading

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