דחליל
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 • (dakhlil) m (plural indefinite דַּחְלִילִים, singular construct דַּחְלִיל־)
- scarecrow
- (colloquial) a skinny person (compare English "toothpick")