cabayu

Classical Guarani

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish caballo (horse), from Latin caballus. Compare Old Tupi kabaru.

Noun

cabayu

  1. horse
    cabayurĭcĭ rerequâramuleteer, carter (literally, “the one who takes care of a line of horses”)

Descendants

  • Paraguayan Guarani: kavaju

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