siela

Lithuanian

/ˈsi͡ə.lɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • (religion) soul, spirit
  • spirit, spirits, heart mental condition or disposition
  • feeling, enthusiasm
  • essence, impetus
  • moving spirit, inspiration person who provides significant impetus or guidance

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Balto-Slavic *séiˀlāˀ.

Origin

Proto-Balto-Slavic

*séiˀlāˀ

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