marok

Hungarian

noun

Definitions

(anatomy) hollow of the hand/palm
(figuratively) grip, hand as the symbol of power, used in phrases with its inflected forms
(folksy) bundle a fistful of wheat when harvesting with sickles or scythes, the bundles are tied into sheaves using straw

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Ugric *mᴕrɜ (palm of the hand, hollow of the hand).

Origin

Proto-Ugric

*mᴕrɜ

Gloss

palm of the hand, hollow of the hand

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

marka Hungarian
markol Hungarian
markolat Hungarian
markom Hungarian
markon Hungarian
markot Hungarian
markát Hungarian
markú Hungarian
maroknyi Hungarian
szűk Hungarian
szűkmarkú Hungarian
*mᴕrɜ Proto-Ugric