ܓܢܝܐ

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Classical Syriac

Etymology

From the root ܓ-ܢ-ܢ (ɡ-n-n), related to protecting or hiding

Pronunciation

Noun

ܓܢܝܐ (genyām (plural ܓܢܝܬܐ (genyāṯā))

  1. hiding place, shelter
  2. (in the plural) Astaroth idols
  3. (in the plural) (secret) shrines or worship places of idols
  4. spirit, genie
  5. genius (tutelary deity), genius loci

Usage notes

The plural form is feminine with a feminine plural formation despite this being a masculine word.

Inflection

References

  • gny2”, in The Comprehensive Aramaic Lexicon Project, Cincinnati: Hebrew Union College, 1986–
  • Smith, R. Payne (1998). A Compendious Syriac Dictionary: Founded Upon the Thesaurus Syriacus. 3rd edition, Winona Lake, Indiana: Eisenbrauns, p. 74b