Albanian

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Etymology

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Unclear. Either an extension of gardh or a compound of gër- +‎ dham, derivative of dhe.

Noun

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gërdham m (plural gërdhama, definite gërdhami, definite plural gërdhamat)

  1. gritty sand, gravel
  2. mortar made from a mix of lime and cement or other material
  3. trash, something mixed and unclean
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