hesp
Definition of hesp
horse, mare
Other forms
Soranî esp, Zazakî istor/estor/istor, Hewremanî esp
Etymology
From Avestan (Av.) aspa;
Skt asva;
a loan-word from an Iranian language (Boutkan);
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 also means donkey in Kurdish which is possibly related to "her/herîn" (to go, move, walk away).
Synonyms
bergir, bor
Updated on December 31, 2022