γοῦρνα

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Classical Syriac ܓܘܪܢܐ (gūrnā, large vessel; coffin, sarcophagus) or another Aramaic language. Unrelated to Latin urna (urn).

Noun

γοῦρνα • (goûrnaf (genitive γούρνης); first declension

  1. trough, a long, narrow container, open on top, for feeding or watering animals

Inflection

Descendants

  • Sicilian: gurna
    • Italian: gorna (regional, Sicily)

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