Asturian

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Etymology

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Noun

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azucre m (plural azucres)

  1. sugar

Galician

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Ultimately from Arabic السُكَّر (as-sukkar), from Persian شکر (šakar).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): (standard) /aˈθukɾe/ [aˈθu.kɾɪ]
  • IPA(key): (seseo) /aˈsukɾe/ [aˈsu.kɾɪ]

  • Rhymes: -ukɾe
  • Hyphenation: a‧zu‧cre

Noun

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azucre m (plural azucres)

  1. sugar
    Unha muller déralles manteiga con azucreA woman had given them butter with sugar.
    • 1857, Antonio de la Iglesia, Panxoliña:
      Poñed'unha ola chea de viño e mel tras do lar,
      ou con azucre e manteiga para un grolo impois botar
      Place a pot full with wine and honey by the hearth,
      or with sugar and butter, for later having a gulp

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