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Etymology

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Inherited from Proto-Slavic *xylъ. Related to Bulgarian хилав (hilav, feeble).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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хи́лый (xílyj) (comparative (по)хиле́е or (по)хиле́й, diminutive хи́ленький)

  1. sickly, puny
  2. stunted, undergrown (of plants)

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