ⴰⵥⵓⵔ

Central Atlas Tamazight

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Berber. Further etymology is unsure. Possibly from Proto-Afroasiatic and cognate with Proto-Semitic *šurš-. A borrowing from Punic 𐤔𐤓 (šr /⁠šur⁠/) known from Greek transcription to have this shape might also have this outcome although a sibilant s or š is more expected in that case.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /azˤur/
    • (Ayt Ndhir) IPA(key): [ɑzˤʊ̙̞rˤ]

Noun

ⴰⵥⵓⵔ • (aẓurm

  1. root

References

  • Penchoen, Thomas G. (1973) Tamazight of the Ayt Ndhir (Afroasiatic dialects; 1)‎[1], Los Angeles: Undena Publications, →ISBN, page 104