chervu

Sardinian

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkervu/

Etymology 1

From Latin cervus, from Proto-Italic *kerwos, from Proto-Indo-European *ḱr̥h₂wós, from *ḱerh₂- (“horn”). Compare Campidanese cerbu.

Alternative forms

Noun

chervu m (plural chervos, feminine cherva) (Logudorese, Nuorese)

  1. deer
  2. stag

Etymology 2

From Latin acerbus, from Proto-Italic *akriðos, derived from *akris (“sharp, sour-tasting”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱ- (“sharp”).

Alternative forms

Adjective

chervu (feminine singular cherva, masculine plural chervos, feminine plural chervas) (Logudorese)

  1. unripe, premature
    Synonyms: agru, cruu, cruonzu
    Antonyms: fattu, giómpidu, maduru
  2. acerbic, sour, bitter
    Synonyms: agru, aspru, àspidu

References
  • Rubattu, Antoninu (2006) Dizionario universale della lingua di Sardegna, 2nd edition, Sassari: Edes
  • Wagner, Max Leopold (1960–1964) “kérvu1”, in Dizionario etimologico sardo, Heidelberg
  • Wagner, Max Leopold (1960–1964) “kérvu2”, in Dizionario etimologico sardo, Heidelberg
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