a³¹ faʔ⁵⁵

Pela

Etymology

From a³¹- +‎ faʔ⁵⁵, in which the root faʔ⁵⁵ is from Proto-Sino-Tibetan *rwak (“leaf”). Cognate with Burmese အရွက် (a.rwak, “leaf”) and Japhug tɤjwaʁ. Compare Lhao Vo afo', Zaiwa ahaq, Longchuan Achang a³¹xʐoʔ⁵⁵ and Hpon ăʀùʔ.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a³¹ faʔ⁵⁵/

Noun

a³¹ faʔ⁵⁵

  1. leaf
    Synonym: sak⁵⁵ faʔ⁵⁵

See also

  • faʔ⁵⁵ (“leaf” (in compounds))
  • mɛ̠̃³⁵ (“grass; herb”)
  • sak⁵⁵ kɛ̃⁵⁵ (“tree”)

References

  • Dai Qingxia, Jiang Ying, Kong Zhien, A Study of Pela Language (2007; Publishing House of Minority Nationalities, Beijing)
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