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Hebrew
Etymology 1
From Proto-Semitic *ʾayyal-.
Noun
אייל / אַיָּל • ('ayál) m (plural indefinite איילים / אַיָּלִים, feminine counterpart איילה / אַיָּלָה or איילת / אַיֶּלֶת)
- (male) deer, stag
Etymology 2
Noun
אייל / אֱיָל • ('eyál) m
- power, strength
Proper noun
אייל / אֱיָל • ('eyál) m
- a male given name, Eyal
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Yiddish
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From Middle High German öle, from Old High German oli, from Latin oleum, from Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, “olive oil”). Compare German Öl.
Noun
אייל • (eyl) m, plural איילן (eyln)
- oil
Derived terms
Etymology 2
From Middle High German ele, elle, derived from the plural eln, ellen by interpretation of -n as a plural ending, from Old High German elina. Compare German Elle.
Noun
אייל • (eyl) f, plural איילן (eyln)
- ell, cubit (unit of about 45 inches)
Derived terms
Etymology 3
From English ale.
Noun
אייל • (eyl) m
- ale