փայլուն

Armenian

Etymology

From Old Armenian փայլուն (pʿaylun); see it for more.

Pronunciation

  • (Eastern Armenian) IPA(key): [pʰɑjˈlun]
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Adjective

փայլուն (pʿaylun) (superlative ամենափայլուն)

  1. shining, sparkling, glittering
    փայլուն աչքերpʿaylun ačʿkʿersparkling eyes
    մեկի սուրը փայլուն լինելmeki surə pʿaylun linelto be ready for war
  2. (figuratively) joyous, joyful, merry
  3. (figuratively) fresh, lush, abundant
  4. (figuratively) promising, bright, auspicious
  5. (figuratively) splendid, magnificent, brilliant
    փայլուն հաղթանակpʿaylun hałtʿanakmagnificent victory
  6. (figuratively) elevated, lofty, high
  7. (figuratively) eloquent, articulate, well-spoken
  8. (figuratively) successful, excellent, outstanding

Declension


Old Armenian

Etymology

From փայլեմ (pʿaylem) + -ուն (-un).

Adjective

փայլուն (pʿaylun)

  1. clear, polished, bright, shining, sheen, splendid, brilliant
    փայլուն պղինձpʿaylun płinjbrass, yellow copper

Declension

Descendants

References

  • Petrosean, H. Matatʿeay V. (1879), փայլուն”, in Nor Baṙagirkʿ Hay-Angliarēn [New Dictionary Armenian–English], Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
  • Awetikʿean, G.; Siwrmēlean, X.; Awgerean, M. (1836–1837), փայլուն”, in Nor baṙgirkʿ haykazean lezui [New Dictionary of the Armenian Language] (in Old Armenian), Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
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