strâmtoare

Moldavian

/strɨmˈto̯a.re/

noun
Definitions
  • strait, narrow, narrows; narrow or tight passage
  • gorge
  • (figuratively) constraint
  • (figuratively) sticky situation, mess, pickle

Etymology

Suffix from Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan strâmt.

Origin

Moldavian

strâmt

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