տունկ

Armenian

Etymology

From Old Armenian տունկ (tunk).

Pronunciation

Noun

տունկ (tunk)

  1. seedling; sapling, young plant
  2. (agriculture) the act of planting

Declension

  • տնկել (tnkel)

Old Armenian

Alternative forms

  • տունգ (tung)

Etymology

The origin is uncertain.

Noun

տունկ (tunk)

  1. plant, shrub, tree
    տնկել տունկtnkel tunkto set plants, to plant trees
    լու տնկոցlu tnkocʿpodura
  2. (agriculture) the act of planting
  3. vine, grapevine

Declension

Derived terms

Descendants

References

  • Petrosean, H. Matatʿeay V. (1879), տունկ”, in Nor Baṙagirkʿ Hay-Angliarēn [New Dictionary Armenian–English], Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
  • Awetikʿean, G.; Siwrmēlean, X.; Awgerean, M. (1836–1837), տունկ”, in Nor baṙgirkʿ haykazean lezui [New Dictionary of the Armenian Language] (in Old Armenian), Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
  • Ačaṙean, Hračʿeay (1971–1979), տունկ”, in Hayerēn armatakan baṙaran [Dictionary of Armenian Root Words] (in Armenian), 2nd edition, Yerevan: University Press
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