sincap

Meaning

squirrel (rodent)

Synonyms

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/sin.ˈd͡ʒɑp/
Etymology

In summary

From Ottoman Turkish سنجاب (sincab), from Persian سنجاب (sanjâb). Replaced the native word teyin, still in use in dialects.

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