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նկուղ

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Armenian

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Etymology

Learned borrowing from Old Armenian նկուղ (nkuł).

Pronunciation

Noun

նկուղ (nkuġ)

  1. basement, cellar
    Synonym: պադվալ (padval) (colloquial)
  2. storehouse, pantry
  3. any low, dark house or structure, especially underground

Declension

More information singular, plural ...

Derived terms

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Old Armenian

Etymology

The origin is uncertain. Perhaps an Iranian borrowing: compare Persian نغول (noğul, deep place).

Noun

նկուղ (nkuł)

  1. basement, cellar
  2. pantry, storeroom
  3. caravanserai

Declension

More information singular, plural ...

Descendants

  • Armenian: նկուղ (nkuġ) (learned)

References

  • Ačaṙean, Hračʻeay (1971–1979) “նկուղ”, in Hayerēn armatakan baṙaran [Armenian Etymological Dictionary] (in Armenian), 2nd edition, a reprint of the original 1926–1935 seven-volume edition, Yerevan: University Press
  • Awetikʻean, G., Siwrmēlean, X., Awgerean, M. (1836–1837) “նկուղ”, in Nor baṙgirkʻ haykazean lezui [New Dictionary of the Armenian Language] (in Old Armenian), Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
  • Petrosean, Matatʻeay (1879) “նկուղ”, in Nor Baṙagirkʻ Hay-Angliarēn [New Dictionary Armenian–English], Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
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