Where does “besra” come from?
besra (English) comes from Hindi बाज़, from Classical Persian باز, from Middle Persian 𐭡𐭠𐭰.
besra (English): A bird of prey of southern Asia, "Accipiter...
Definitions
- A bird of prey of southern Asia, "Accipiter...
Ancestry of “besra”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Hindi | बाज़ | falcon, hawk |
| 2 | Classical Persian | باز | — |
| 3 | Middle Persian | 𐭡𐭠𐭰 | — |