z'yeu

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French

Etymology

From a pronunciation of French les yeux (the eyes). Compare Louisiana Creole French spelling of zyeu.

Noun

z’yeu m (plural z’yeux)

  1. (Haiti, Louisiana, Missouri, Cajun) Alternative form of œil, eye

Haitian Creole

Etymology

From French yeux (eyes).

Noun

z'yeu

  1. (Saint-Domingue) an eye
    Ly gagné larme dans z'yeu.He has tears in his eyes.

Descendants

  • Haitian Creole: je

References

  • S.J Ducoeurjoly, Manuel des habitans de Saint-Domingue, contenant un précis de l'histoire de cette île