Basque edit

Etymology edit

A connection to haitz (stone) was formerly proposed but is now thought unlikely; see that entry for more.[1]

Pronunciation edit

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  • IPA(key): /ai̯t͡s̻ur/, [ai̯.t͡s̻ur]

Noun edit

aitzur inan

  1. hoe (agricultural instrument)
  2. mattock

Declension edit

References edit

  1. ^ aitzur” in Etymological Dictionary of Basque by R. L. Trask, sussex.ac.uk

Further reading edit

  • aitzur” in Orotariko Euskal Hiztegia [General Basque Dictionary], euskaltzaindia.eus
  • "aitzur" in Euskaltzaindiaren Hiztegia [Dictionary of the Basque Academy], euskaltzaindia.eus