âp

Franco-Provençal

Alternative forms

  • (Fribourgeois) â

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Etymology

Inherited from Latin apis f. Largely ousted by the related synonym avelye.

Pronunciation

  • (Vaudois): [ˈɑː]
  • (Fribourgeois): [ˈɔː], [ˈaː], [ˈɑː]

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Noun

âp m or f (plural âps) (ORB)

  1. bee
    Synonym: avelye

References

  • Gauchet, Louis & Jeanjaquet, Jules & Tappolet, Ernest (1924‒33), “ā”, in Glossaire des patois de la Suisse romande, Neuchâtel: Attinger.
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    Stich, Dominique (2003), Dictionnaire francoprovençal/français, français/francoprovençal: Dictionnaire des mots de base du francoprovençal: Orthographe ORB supradialectale standardisée, Thonon-les-Bains: Éditions Le Carré.