a³¹ faʔ⁵⁵
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Pela
[edit]Etymology
[edit]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
[edit]Noun
[edit]a³¹ faʔ⁵⁵
- leaf
- Synonym: sak⁵⁵ faʔ⁵⁵
See also
[edit]- faʔ⁵⁵ (“leaf” (in compounds))
- mɛ̠̃³⁵ (“grass; herb”)
- sak⁵⁵ kɛ̃⁵⁵ (“tree”)
References
[edit]- Dai Qingxia, Jiang Ying, Kong Zhien, A Study of Pela Language (2007; Publishing House of Minority Nationalities, Beijing)