kysé

See also: kyse

Old Tupi

Etymology

    Inherited from Proto-Tupi-Guarani *kɨt͡ʃe (“knife”), from Proto-Tupian *kɨt͡ʃe (“bamboo”).

    Cognate with Paraguayan Guarani kyse.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): [kɨˈsɛ]
    • Rhymes: -ɛ
    • Hyphenation: ky‧sé

    Noun

    kysé (possessable)

    1. knife
      Synonym: itakysé

    Derived terms

    Descendants

    • Nheengatu: kisé
    • → Portuguese: quicé

    References

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