bril

Dutch (Brabantic)

/brɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • pair of glasses
  • toilet seat
  • (obsolete) telescope

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch beril (beryl) derived from Latin beryllus (beryl) derived from Ancient Greek βήρυλλος (beryl) derived from Sanskrit वैडूर्य (beryl, a jewel, cat's-eye, a cat's eye gem, lapis lazuli, jewel, cat's eye).

Origin

Sanskrit

वैडूर्य

Gloss

beryl, a jewel, cat's-eye, a cat's eye gem, lapis lazuli, jewel, cat's eye

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

玉, 珠

Emoji
💎

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