pillow → base (geometry) 1 realization Unique
NEW Realization 1
type Polysemy
language Classical Armenian
lexeme barj (բարձ)
meaning 1 pillow (that is put under the head); cushion for sitting, considered a sign of dignity
direction →
meaning 2 base of a triangle
reference Petrosean, Matatʿeay 1879
comment

In Modern Eastern Armenian barj (բարձ) 'pillow, cushion', in Western Armenian 'base of a triangle'

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