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Etymology of ras

From Amharic ራስ (ras). More at Etymology 2.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

An Ethiopian king or prince.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Amharic ራስ (ras). More at Etymology 2.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A headland; a cape.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Arabic رأس (raʔs, “head(land)”). Doublet of ras (Etymology 1) above, as well as of resh; further related to reis.

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