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Kalmyk
Etymology
Uncertain. For the similar /n/ > /l/ shift, compare Chechen Эрмалойчоь (Ermalojčö). Ultimately from Old Persian 𐎠𐎼𐎷𐎡𐎴 (a-r-mi-i-n /Armina/). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ermæːlʲɪ/, /ermælʲ/
Noun
эрмәль • (ermälʹ) (plural эрмәлмүд)
- Armenian (person)
- Synonym: армян (armyan)
Adjective
эрмәль • (ermälʹ)
- Armenian
- Synonym: армян (armyan)
- pertaining to Ermeli (a settlement in Russia)
References
- Muniev, B. D. (1977) “эрмәль”, in Калмыцко-русский словарь, Moscow: Издательство "Русский язык", page 703b