ܚܓܬܐ

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Etymology

From Akkadian 𒂊𒄖𒌋 (egû, Alhagi). Compare Classical Syriac ܚܵܓܵܐ (ḥāggā)/ܚܵܓܬ݂ܵܐ (ḥāggṯā, camelthorn).

Pronunciation

Noun

ܚܵܓ݂ܬܵܐ • (ḥāḡtāf

  1. (collective) thistles, thorns, brambles etc.
  2. Syrian mesquite