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Where does “کلبه” come from?

کلبه (Persian) comes from Ancient Greek καλύβη, from Ancient Greek καλύπτω, from Proto-Indo-European ḱel- — to cover; to incline.

کلبه (Persian): hut, cottage; store, shop

Definitions

  1. hut, cottage; store, shop

Ancestry of “کلبه”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekκαλύβηA hut, a cabin; A bridal bower; A sleeping tent...
2Ancient Greekκαλύπτωto cover; to put over as a covering
3Proto-Indo-Europeanḱel-to cover; to incline

Words derived from “کلبه”

  • kulübe
  • کلبہ
  • قولبه
  • قولوبه
  • külbe
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