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حية

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See also: جية

Arabic

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Etymology

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From the root ح و ي (ḥ-w-y), meaning "to wrap around", "to wiggle or twist", "to writhe", "to coil", "to circle around a location", "to draw or gather together"; related to the root ح ي و (ḥ-y-w), meaning "a living space or enclosure", "a surrounding or vicinity", "a collection of tents circling around a campsite". Cognate with Aramaic חויא (ḥiwyā), Classical Syriac ܚܘܝܐ (ḥewyā).

Pronunciation

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IPA(key): /ħaj.ja/

Noun

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حَيَّة (ḥayyaf (plural حَيَّات (ḥayyāt))

  1. snake, serpent
  2. worm, wyrm

Declension

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Adjective

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حَيَّة (ḥayyaf

  1. feminine singular of حَيّ (ḥayy)

South Levantine Arabic

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Root
ح و ي
1 term

Etymology

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From Arabic حَيَّة (ḥayya).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ħaj.je/, [ˈħaj.je]
  • IPA(key): /ħaj.ja/, [ˈħaj.ja]
  • Audio (Ramallah):(file)

Noun

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حيّة (ḥayyef (plural حيايا (ḥayāya))

  1. snake