ܩܢܝܐ
Classical Syriac
[qanjɑ], [q(ə)najjɑ], [qannɑjɑ], [qannɑje], [qɛnjɑ], [q(ə)najjɑ]
noun
Definitions
- reed, cane, stem
- straw, stalk, haulm
- rope of twisted rushes
- reed pen, pen
- shaft, pipe, branch of candlestick
- (anatomy) various senses: arm, forearm; elbow; shoulder; scapula, shoulder blade, wingbone; trachea, windpipe; urinary tract, penis
- scale, balance, beam of balance
- measuring rod
- various units of measurement: cubit; 8 cubits; 6 fathoms; square rod
Etymology
Derived from Akkadian 𒄀 (reed).
Origin
Akkadian
𒄀
Gloss
reed
Concept
Semantic Field
Agriculture and vegetation
Ontological Category
Person/Thing