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Hebrew
Etymology
Cognate to Arabic صُورَة (ṣūra). Possibly derived from Akkadian 𒄑𒄯 (iṣurtu, “drawing, plan”).
Noun
צוּרָה • (tsurá) f (plural indefinite צוּרוֹת, singular construct צוּרַת־, plural construct צוּרוֹת־)
- shape (appearance or outline), form, figure
- way, method, fashion
Derived terms
References
- “צורה” in the Hebrew Terms Database of the Academy of Hebrew Language
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Yiddish
Etymology
From Hebrew צוּרָה.
Noun
צורה • (tsure) f, plural צורות (tsures)
- (dialectal, sometimes derogatory) face
- appearance
Usage notes
This word differs greatly in semantics between dialects, where it may refer specifically to the lower portion of the face, an ugly face, an animal's face. Refer to the map below for more information.
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