փայլուն

Armenian

Etymology

From Old Armenian փայլուն (pʻaylun); see it for more.

Pronunciation

Adjective

փայլուն • (pʻaylun) (superlative ամենափայլուն)

  1. shining, sparkling, glittering
    փայլուն աչքեր ― pʻaylun ačʻkʻer ― sparkling eyes
    մեկի սուրը փայլուն լինել ― meki surə pʻaylun linel ― to be ready for war
  2. (figuratively) joyous, joyful, merry
  3. (figuratively) fresh, lush, abundant
  4. (figuratively) promising, bright, auspicious
  5. (figuratively) splendid, magnificent, brilliant
    փայլուն հաղթանակ ― pʻaylun haġtʻanak ― magnificent victory
  6. (figuratively) elevated, lofty, high
  7. (figuratively) eloquent, articulate, well-spoken
  8. (figuratively) successful, excellent, outstanding

Declension

Old Armenian

Etymology

From փայլեմ (pʻaylem) +‎ -ուն (-un).

Adjective

փայլուն • (pʻaylun)

  1. clear, polished, bright, shining, sheen, splendid, brilliant
    փայլուն պղինձ ― pʻaylun płinj ― brass, yellow copper

Declension

Descendants

  • Armenian: փայլուն (pʻaylun)

References

  • Petrosean, Matatʻeay (1879) “փայլուն”, in Nor Baṙagirkʻ Hay-Angliarēn [New Dictionary Armenian–English], Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
  • Awetikʻean, G., Siwrmēlean, X., Awgerean, M. (1836–1837) “փայլուն”, in Nor baṙgirkʻ haykazean lezui [New Dictionary of the Armenian Language] (in Old Armenian), Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
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