igil
English
Etymology
From Tuvan игил (igil).
Noun
igil (plural igils)
- (music) A string instrument with a teardrop-shaped body and two strings, played with a bow, originating in Tuvan folk music.
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See also
- Appendix:Glossary of chordophones
Old English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Proto-West Germanic *igil.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈi.jil/
Noun
iġil m (nominative plural iġilas)
Declension
Strong a-stem:
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | iġil | iġilas |
| accusative | iġil | iġilas |
| genitive | iġiles | iġila |
| dative | iġile | iġilum |
Descendants
- Middle English: il
- ⇒ Middle English: ilespil, ylspil, yspyle
Old High German
Etymology
From Proto-West Germanic *igil. Cognate with Russian ёж (jož), Ancient Greek ἐχῖνος (ekhînos), Old English igil.
Noun
igil m
Descendants
- German: Igel