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lauburu

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Basque

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Etymology

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Often claimed to be from lau (four) +‎ buru (head). However, some theorize a descent from Latin labarum.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /lau̯buɾu/ [lau̯.β̞u.ɾu]
  • Rhymes: -uɾu
  • Hyphenation: lau‧bu‧ru

Noun

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lauburu inan

  1. a traditional Basque symbol with four curved 'heads' joined in the centre, somewhat in the manner of a swastika, fylfot or gammadion

Declension

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Spanish

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Basque lauburu.

Noun

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lauburu m (plural lauburus)

  1. Basque cross