avelye

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Franco-Provençal

Alternative forms

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Etymology

Inherited from Latin apicula, diminutive of apis.

Pronunciation

(cf. avelyes pl)

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The forms with reflect influence from Occitan abelha and French abeille.

Noun

avelye f (plural avelyes) (ORB)

  1. bee
    Synonym: âp

References

  • Gauchet, Louis & Jeanjaquet, Jules & Tappolet, Ernest (1924‒33) “abeille”, in Glossaire des patois de la Suisse romande, Neuchâtel: Attinger.
  • Stich, Dominique (2003) “avelye”, in Dictionnaire francoprovençal/français, français/francoprovençal: Dictionnaire des mots de base du francoprovençal: Orthographe ORB supradialectale standardisée, Thonon-les-Bains: Éditions Le Carré.