afin
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See also: afín
Aromanian[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Latin daphne, with loss of initial 'd', from Ancient Greek δάφνη (dáphnē, “laurel”). Compare Romanian afin, also Calabrian afina ("laurel").
Noun[edit]
afin m (plural afinj)
- blueberry plant
Derived terms[edit]
French[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Conjunction[edit]
afin
- to
- so that
Usage notes[edit]
- afin de (if followed by an infinitive)
- afin que (if followed by a subjunctive)
Anagrams[edit]
Romanian[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
From Latin daphne, with loss of initial 'd', from Ancient Greek δάφνη (dáphnē, “laurel”); cf. also Calabrian afina ("laurel"). Another theory suggests Latin acinus, influenced by daphne. See also the related dafin.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
afin m (plural afini)
- blueberry, cowberry (the shrub) (Vaccinium myrtillus)
Declension[edit]
Declension of afin
Derived terms[edit]
Related terms[edit]
Etymology 2[edit]
Noun[edit]
afin m (plural afini)
Declension[edit]
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- ro:Heather family plants