hesp
Definition of hesp
horse, mare
Other forms
Soranî esp, Zazakî istor/estor/istor, Hewremanî esp
Etymology
From Avestan aspa,
Sanskrit asva,
Latin equus,
Greek hippos,
Old English eoh,
The usual Indo-European word is represented by , Greek hippos, Latin equus, from PIE root *ekwo-.
By some, connected to PIE root *kers- "to run" source of Latin currere "to run",
Ker or her also mean "donkey" in Kurdish which is possibly related to her/herîn "to go, move, walk away".
Synonyms
bergir, bor
It also exists as a loan word in
Turkish sıpa "colt or foal".
Updated on September 14, 2023
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