cherbu

Sardinian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkerβu/

Etymology 1

Noun

cherbu m (plural cherbos, feminine cherba)

1. (Nuorese) Alternative form of chervu (“deer; stag”)

Derived terms

• cherbia

Etymology 2

Adjective

cherbu (feminine singular cherba, masculine plural cherbos, feminine plural cherbas)

1. (Logudorese) Alternative form of chervu (“unripe; sour”)

References

• Rubattu, Antoninu (2006) Dizionario universale della lingua di Sardegna, 2nd edition, Sassari: Edes
• Wagner, Max Leopold (1960–1964) “kérvu¹”, in Dizionario etimologico sardo, Heidelberg