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)