שאַלפּיי

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Yiddish

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Etymology

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Most likely borrowed from Russian шалфе́й (šalféj), however reason for /p/ in place of /f/ is uncertain.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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שאַלפּיי (shalpeym

  1. (botany) sage (Salvia officinalis)
    Synonyms: שאַלוויִע (shalvie), זאַלבע (zalbe)

References

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  • Justus van de Kamp et al., “שאַלפּיי” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek [Yiddish-Dutch Dictionary], Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). [1].