lęšis

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Lithuanian

Lęšiai (1). Lęšio sėklos.
Lęšis (2).
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Etymology

Probably related to Latin lens (lentil), German Linse (lens; lentil). The exact etymology remains unclear. The original form was likely leñšis.

Noun

lę̃šis m (plural lęšiai) stress pattern 2

  1. lentil (Lens culinaris)
  2. lens
    kontaktiniai lęšiai
    contact lenses

Declension

References

  • lęšis”, in Lietuvių kalbos etimologinio žodyno duomenų bazė [Lithuanian etymological dictionary database], 2007–2012
  • lęšis”, in Lietuvių kalbos žodynas [Dictionary of the Lithuanian language], lkz.lt, 1941–2024