asyl

Danish

/asyːl/

noun
Definitions
  • asylum, refuge, sanctuary
  • orphanage, crèche

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ἄσυλον (sanctuary).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἄσυλον

Gloss

sanctuary

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