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abai, abao - Etymological Basque Dictionary-French-Spanish-English
abai, abao
(1596) Honeycomb. The etymology from lat. favus (REW 3228) is very dubious. From abe- or abar "branch" that has also the meaning "lavish". Var. abau.
(1596) Panal de miel. De abe- o abar "rama" que tiene también el sentido de "abundante". La etimología lat. favus (REW 3228) es muy dudosa. Var. abau.
(1596) Rayon de miel. L’étymologie proposée (REW 3228) à partir du lat. favus est très douteuse. De abe- ou abar "branchette" qui a aussi le sens de "abondant". Var. abau.






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