ܒܘܪܓܐ

Classical Syriac

[burɡɑ(ʔ)], [burɡe(ʔ)]

noun
Definitions
  • tower, turret, fortress
  • columbarium
  • (astrology) zodiac sign

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *bʰerǵʰ- (high, rise, fort, hill, fortified elevation, elevate, height, become high, hide, raise, mountain, elevated, protect) derived from Latin burgus (city, walled town, borough, town, fort) derived from Ancient Greek πύργος (tower) derived from Arabic بُرْج (tower).

Origin

Arabic

بُرْج

Gloss

tower

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

楼, 塔

Emoji
🗼

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