ghìsgiu

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Etymology[edit]

Probably from Catalan guix, from Latin gypsum, from Ancient Greek γύψος (gúpsos), of unknown further origin.

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Noun[edit]

ghìsgiu m (plural ghisgi)

  1. (uncountable) chalk (soft, white, powdery limestone)
  2. chalk (piece of chalk used for drawing and on a blackboard)
    Synonym: ghisgiareddu

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References[edit]

  • Rubattu, Antoninu (2006) Dizionario universale della lingua di Sardegna, 2nd edition, Sassari: Edes