kllogjër

Albanian

Alternative forms

• kllogjën

Etymology

From Byzantine Greek καλόγερος (kalógeros, “monk”). The meanings ‘ergot, charcoal’ are based on a monk’s black habit. Doublet of kallogjer.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈkɫɔɟəɾ]

Noun

kllogjër f (plural kllogjra, definite kllogjri, definite plural kllogjrat)

1. ergot (Claviceps purpurea)
2. (regional) charcoal

   Synonym: thëngjill

3. (obsolete) monk

   Synonym: murg

Derived terms

• kllogjënar
• kllogjëreshë