צורה

Hebrew

Etymology

Cognate to Arabic صُورَة (ṣūra).

Noun

צוּרָה (tsurá) f (plural indefinite צוּרוֹת)

  1. shape (appearance or outline), form, figure
  2. way, ‏‏method, fashion

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Yiddish

Etymology

From Hebrew צוּרָה.

Noun

צורה (tsure) f, plural צורות (tsures)

  1. (dialectal, sometimes derogatory) face
  2. appearance

Usage notes

This word differs greatly in semantics between dialects, where it may refer specifically to the lower portion of the face, an ugly face, an animal's face. Refer to the map below for more information.

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