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Yiddish
Etymology
Most likely borrowed from Russian шалфе́й (šalféj), however reason for /p/ in place of /f/ is uncertain.
Pronunciation
Noun
שאַלפּיי • (shalpey) m
- (botany) sage (Salvia officinalis)
- Synonyms: שאַלוויִע (shalvie), זאַלבע (zalbe)
References
- Justus van de Kamp et al., “שאַלפּיי” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek , Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). .