Mongolian

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Etymology

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From Proto-Mongolic *sïbar, compare Dongxiang shuwa.

Equivalent to шавах (šavax, to daub) +‎ (-r).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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шавар (šavar) (Mongolian spelling ᠰᠢᠪᠠᠷ (sibar))

  1. clay
    Synonym: наанги (naangi)
  2. mud

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