Where does “עיר” come from?
עיר (Hebrew) comes from Proto-West Semitic ʕayr- — ass, donkey.
עיר (Hebrew): A city; A donkey foal
Definitions
- A city; A donkey foal
Ancestry of “עיר”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-West Semitic | ʕayr- | ass, donkey |