nãmalj

Aromanian

Alternative forms

• nãmaljiu, numalj, nimalj, numaljiu, nãmalju, numalju, nimaljiu

Etymology

From Latin animālium (or animālia with a change of gender), from animal. Compare Romanian nămaie.

Noun

nãmalj n (plural nãmalji/nãmalje)

1. lamb, sheep, or other animal to be roasted on a skewer or spit
2. small livestock (sheep, goat)