דחליל

Hebrew

Etymology

Probably from Aramaic דחל (“to fear”). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

Noun

דַּחְלִיל • (dakhlil) m (plural indefinite דַּחְלִילִים, singular construct דַּחְלִיל־)

  1. scarecrow
  2. (colloquial) a skinny person (compare English "toothpick")
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