găvan

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See also: gåvan

Romanian

Etymology

Unknown. Possibly linked to Serbo-Croatian vagan (“basin, bowl”), Bulgarian gavanka, cf. also Greek γαβένα (gavéna). Alternatively perhaps related to găun or văgăună; cf. also gaură.

Noun

găvan n (plural găvane)

  1. eye socket
  2. cavity
  3. wooden bowl

Declension

singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative-accusative găvan găvanul găvane găvanele
genitive-dative găvan găvanului găvane găvanelor
vocative găvanule găvanelor

See also

Wikious
Boobota
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