mëndafsh

Albanian

Etymology

Borrowed through Vulgar Latin from Latin mataxa, from Ancient Greek μέταξα (métaxa). Meaning in common with Eastern Romance: compare Romanian mătase (“silk”), however different than Dalmatian matuos and Italian matassa (“skein, hank”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [mənˈdafʃ]

Noun

mëndafsh m (definite mëndafshi)

1. silk