gechèèq

Semai

Alternative forms
  • gecek

Etymology

From Proto-Aslian *gəcɛɛʔ (“moon”), from Proto-Mon-Khmer *khəjʔ (“moon”). Cognate with Kensiu kaceʔ, Pacoh kixay, Western Katu kasɛɛ.

Noun

gechèèq[1]

  1. moon
  2. month

References
  1. Basrim bin Ngah Aching (2008) Kamus Engròq Semay – Engròq Malaysia, Kamus Bahasa Semai – Bahasa Malaysia, Bangi: Institut Alam dan Tamadun Melayu, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
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