ܐܣܦܝܪܐ

Classical Syriac

[ʔɛspe(j)rɑ(ʔ)], [ʔɛspe(j)re(ʔ)], [ʔɛspe(j)rɑ(ʔ)], [ʔɛspe(j)re(ʔ)], [ʔɛspe(j)rɑ(ʔ)], [ʔɛspe(j)re(ʔ)]

noun
Definitions
  • any round object; circle, sphere
  • ball, globe
  • bowl
  • round cake
  • pine cone

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek σφαῖρα (ball, globe, sphere).

Origin

Ancient Greek

σφαῖρα

Gloss

ball, globe, sphere

Concept
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Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

玉

Emoji
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