gjyp

Albanian

Etymology 1

Ultimately from Ancient Greek γύψ (gúps), compare Greek γύπας (gýpas).

Noun

gjyp m (dialectal)

1. vulture

   Synonyms: shkabë, gabonjë, gjypajt, gjypës

2. kite

   Synonym: balonë

Etymology 2

Compare evgjit, magjyp, Macedonian Ѓуптин (Ǵuptin).

Noun

gjyp m (dialectal)

1. Balkan Egyptian, Jevg

   Synonyms: evgjit, magjyp, jevg

References

• Mann, S. E. (1948) “gjyp”, in An Historical Albanian–English Dictionary, London: Longmans, Green & Co., page 151a