Where does “ahu” come from?
ahu (English) comes from Persian آهو — gazelle; deer; defect, imperfection.
ahu (English): The goitered gazelle, Gazella subgutturosa; stone...
Definitions
- The goitered gazelle, Gazella subgutturosa; stone...
Ancestry of “ahu”, step by step
ahu traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Persian آهو
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persian | آهو | gazelle; deer; defect, imperfection |
via Rapa Nui ahu
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapa Nui | ahu | stone platform for mo'ai |