luleshqiponjë

Albanian

Alternative forms
  • lule shqiponjë

Etymology

From lule + the synonymous shqiponjë (literally “eagle”), due to the leaves resembling eagles' feathers.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /luleʃciˈpoɲə/
  • Rhymes: -oɲə

Noun

luleshqiponjë f (plural luleshqiponja)

  1. monstera (Monstera)
    Synonym: shqiponjë

References
  • “luleshqiponjë”, in FGJSSH: Fjalor i gjuhës së sotme shqipe [Dictionary of the modern Albanian language]‎ (in Albanian), 1980, page 1024
  • Newmark, L. (1999) “luleshqiponjë”, in Oxford Albanian-English Dictionary
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