z'yeu

French

Etymology

From a pronunciation of French les yeux (“the eyes”). Compare Louisiana Creole French spelling of zyeu.

Noun

z’yeu m (plural z’yeux)

1. (Haiti, Louisiana, Missouri, Cajun) Alternative form of œil, eye

Haitian Creole

Etymology

From French yeux (“eyes”).

Noun

z'yeu

1. (Saint-Domingue) an eye

   Ly gagné larme dans z'yeu. ― He has tears in his eyes.

Descendants

• Haitian Creole: je

References

• S.J Ducoeurjoly, Manuel des habitans de Saint-Domingue, contenant un précis de l'histoire de cette île