austru

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Aromanian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin auster, austrum (the south wind), with a change in meaning to the east wind. Compare Romanian austru, which has preserved the original meaning.

Noun[edit]

austru m

  1. cold wind from the east

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Romanian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Latin auster, austrum (the south wind). Has survived in the popular language despite being largely lost in the literary language.

Noun[edit]

austru m (uncountable)

  1. dry wind from the south

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