ܨܪܘܐ

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Assyrian Neo-Aramaic[edit]

ܨܪܘܐ

Etymology[edit]

Learned borrowing from Classical Syriac ܨܪܘܐ (ṣarwā, fragrant cedar resin or bark) with a semantic development to “coffee beans”.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (standard) IPA(key): [sˤar.wɑː]

Noun[edit]

ܨܲܪܘܵܐ (ṣarwām sg (plural ܨܲܪ̈ܘܹܐ (ṣarwē))

  1. balsam, balm
  2. coffee beans, coffee
    Synonym: ܩܲܗܘܵܐ (qahwā)

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