דחליל

Hebrew

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [daχˈlil]

Noun

דַּחְלִיל • (dakhlil) m (plural indefinite דַּחְלִילִים, singular construct דַּחְלִיל־)

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