libaax

libaax

Somali

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Afroasiatic *libaʔ- (“lion”).

Cognate with Maay libee, Dabarre libeek, Garre libaah, Blin yéba (“leopard”) and possibly Baiso luban, Daasanach lua, Afar lubak. Unrelated to Oromo leenca.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /liˈbæ̂ːħ/, [liˈβ̞æ̂ːʜ]

Noun

lïbä̀äx m (plural libaaxyo f)

  1. lion (Panthera leo somaliensis)
    Synonym: aar

Derived terms

  • libaaxbadeed (“sea lion”)

References

  • “libaax”, in Qaamuuska Af-Soomaaliga, 2012
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