dhooqo

Somali

Etymology

Cognate with Oromo dhoqqee, Konso dhoqqeta, Blin dereqwa.

Noun

dhooqo f

  1. mud
  2. muddy water; very wet mud
  3. quicksand

References

  • Puglielli, A., & Mansuur, C. C. (2012). "Qaamuuska Af‒Soomaaliga" (in Somali). Roma: Istituto Italiano per l’Africa e l’Oriente, page 243