תירס
Hebrew
editEtymology
editAfter a son of Japheth (תִירָס: Tiras, or more exactingly: Thirass) listed in Genesis 10 NIV who was sometimes identified with the Turkish people, who have been traditionally considered as the main source of distribution of maize in Europe.
Pronunciation
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Noun
editתִּירָס • (tirás; colloquially - tíras) m