ghurun

Dongxiang

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /quˈruŋ/, [quˈrũ(ŋ)]

Etymology 1

From Proto-Mongolic *gulïr, of uncertain origin. Compare Mongolian гурил (guril).

Noun

ghurun

1. flour
2. noodles
3. powder

Etymology 2

From Proto-Mongolic *kuruxun, compare Mongolian хуруу (xuruu).

Noun

ghurun

1. finger
2. toe

Derived terms

• oliechin ghurun (“ring finger”)

Etymology 3

From Proto-Mongolic *kurïm, equivalent to *kurï- (“to gather”) +‎ -м (-m).

Compare Mongolian хурим (xurim).

Noun

ghurun

1. wedding
2. feast, banquet

Related terms

• ghura