shqipe

Albanian

Alternative forms

shqype, shkype (Gheg)

Etymology

from Proto-Albanian *sklubo-, from Proto-Celtic *skublo. see Welsh ysglyf[1]

Noun

shqipe f (indefinite plural shqipe, definite singular shqipja, definite plural shqipet)

eagle
Synonym: shqiponjë
(figurative) courageous woman
Synonym: trime

Hyponyms

shqipe fushe (“hen harrier”) (Circus cyaneus)
shqipe e zezë (“osprey”) (Pandion haliaetus)

Derived terms

shqiponjë

References

Oleander, T.(editor).(2022). Albanian.The indo-European Language family. p. 223-245. Hyllested, A. & Joseph, B. D.

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