lauburu

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Basque[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Often claimed to be from lau (four) +‎ buru (head). However, some theorize a descent from Latin labarum.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /lau̯buɾu/, [lau̯.β̞u.ɾu]

Noun[edit]

lauburu inan

  1. a traditional Basque symbol with four curved 'heads' joined in the centre, somewhat in the manner of a swastika, fylfot or gammadion

Declension[edit]

Spanish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Basque lauburu.

Noun[edit]

lauburu m (plural lauburus)

  1. Basque cross