Hebrew edit

Etymology edit

Probably from Aramaic דחל (to fear). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

דַּחְלִיל (dakhlilm (plural indefinite דַּחְלִילִים, singular construct דַּחְלִיל־)

  1. scarecrow
  2. (colloquial) a skinny person (compare English "toothpick")