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ճահիճ

ճահիճ

Armenian

Noun

ճահիճ (čahič)

  1. swamp, marsh
  2. (figuratively) stagnation

Declension

Synonyms


Old Armenian

Alternative forms

  • ճախիճ (čaxič)

Etymology

The origin is uncertain.

Noun

ճահիճ (čahič)

  1. marsh, morass, swamp, fen, bog, slough, quagmire

Declension

Usage notes

Classically used in the plural — ճահիճք (čahičkʿ).

Descendants

References

  • Petrosean, H. Matatʿeay V. (1879), ճահիճ”, in Nor Baṙagirkʿ Hay-Angliarēn [New Dictionary Armenian–English], Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
  • Awetikʿean, G.; Siwrmēlean, X.; Awgerean, M. (1836–1837), ճահիճ”, in Nor baṙgirkʿ haykazean lezui [New Dictionary of the Armenian Language] (in Old Armenian), Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
  • Ačaṙean, Hračʿeay (1971–1979), ճահիճ”, in Hayerēn armatakan baṙaran [Dictionary of Armenian Root Words] (in Armenian), 2nd edition, Yerevan: University Press, published 1926–1935