Hebrew edit

Etymology edit

Root
ק־ר־שׁ (q-r-š)

From the root ק־ר־ש (k-r-sh, forming words relating to being solid) and the pattern תַּקְטִיל. Coined by Academy of the Hebrew Language in 2007 as a replacement for גֶ׳ל (jel, gel).

Noun edit

תַּקְרִישׁ (takríshm (plural indefinite תַּקְרִישִׁים) [pattern: תַּקְטִיל]

  1. gel

Usage notes edit

  • The non-native term גֶ׳ל (jel, gel) is much more common.

References edit

  • תקריש” in the Hebrew Terms Database of the Academy of Hebrew Language

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