صیغه‌جق

Ottoman Turkish

Etymology

According to Nishanyan, perhaps from Ancient Greek σιγαλεός (sigaleós, “silent, still”), in reference to its naturally protected harbour. The site of the ancient city of Τέως (Téōs) is located nearby.

Proper noun

صیغه‌جق • (sığacık)

  1. Sığacık (a neighbourhood in Seferihisar district, İzmir Province, Turkey)

Descendants

  • Turkish: Sığacık

Further reading

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