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Hebrew
Etymology
Probably from Aramaic דחל (“to fear”). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Pronunciation
Noun
דַּחְלִיל • (dakhlil) m (plural indefinite דַּחְלִילִים, singular construct דַּחְלִיל־)
- scarecrow
- (colloquial) a skinny person (compare English "toothpick")