zer
Definition of zer
yellow See: zêr, zêrîn gold; zerik yoke;
Other forms
zar, zard, zêr
Etymology
From Avestan zari- "yellow", zairi, zaranya- "gold",
PIE root meaning *ghel "to shine, gold, bright, yellow or green",
Pali hari,
Sanskrit harina, harita = pale, yellow or green,
Also in Greek xl/os yellow and xl/oh greens,
Latin helvus = yellow, cabbage,
Polish żółty,
Russian zeltyj.
Updated on January 23, 2023