ܐܚܪܐ

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Assyrian Neo-Aramaic[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Root
ܚ ܪ ܐ (ḥ r ˀ)
1 term

Probably from ܚܪܹܐ (ḥrē), re-analyzed as a plural form, originally the absolute form of Aramaic [script needed] (ḥeryā, “excrement”). Ultimately from Proto-West Semitic *ḫarʔ-; compare Classical Syriac ܚܸܪܝܵܐ (ḥeryā).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (standard) IPA(key): [ʔɪxːreː]

Noun[edit]

ܐܸܚܪܹ̈ܐ • (iḥrē) m pl (plural only)

  1. (vulgar) excrement, shit
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