ܫܡܚܐ

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Assyrian Neo-Aramaic[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Root
ܫ ܡ ܚ (š m ḥ)
2 terms

Also attested in Classical Syriac ܫܡܟܐ (šemkā, body odor) and ܫܘܡܟܐ (šumkā, onion), ultimately from Akkadian.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (Standard) IPA(key): [ʃɪm.xɑː]

Noun[edit]

ܫܸܡܚܵܐ (šimḥām (plural ܫܸܡܚܹ̈ܐ (šimḥē))

  1. bad smell, stench, reek
  2. body odour

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