alghescu

Aromanian

Etymology

Probably from Latin albēscō (for the sound change, compare the same occurrence in alghinã, ghine). Compare Romanian albi, albesc.

Verb

alghescu first-singular present indicative (past participle alghitã)

1. to whiten
2. (reflexive, mi-alghescu) to become white (also figuratively as in hair turning white with age)

Related terms

• alghiri / alghire
• alghit
• albu