xixë

Albanian

Alternative forms
  • xixi
  • xhixhë, zhizhë

Etymology

A descriptive formation.[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [dzidz]

Noun

xixë f (indefinite plural xixa, definite singular xixa, definite plural xixat)

  1. spark
  2. sparkle, twinkle
  3. shiny dot on textiles

Synonyms

Derived terms
  • xixa-xixa
  • xixar
  • xixare
  • xixëllon
  • xixëmon
  • xixërin
  • xiximerkë
  • xixinë
  • xixon

References
  1. Orel, Vladimir (1998) Albanian Etymological Dictionary, Leiden, Boston, Köln: Brill, →ISBN, page 517
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