xebru

Sardinian

Etymology

Probably from a metathesis of xrebu, itself derived from a metathesis of cerbu.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʒeβru/

Noun

xebru m (plural xebrus, feminine xebra)

  1. (Campidanese) synonym of cerbu (deer; stag)

References

  • Rubattu, Antoninu (2006) Dizionario universale della lingua di Sardegna, 2nd edition, Sassari: Edes