Estrangelo

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Turoyo ܐܶܣܛܪܰܢܓܶܠܳܐ‎ (ʾEsṭrangelo), from Classical Syriac ܐܣܛܪܢܓܠܐ‎ (ʾEsṭrangēlā), from Ancient Greek στρογγύλος (strongúlos, “rounded”).

Noun

Estrangelo (uncountable)

Manuscript written in Estrangelo
  1. The oldest and classical form of Syriac script.

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References

  • Brock, Sebastian P. (Oxford). "Estrangelā." Brill’s New Pauly. Antiquity volumes edited by: Hubert Cancik and, Helmuth Schneider. Brill Online, 2014. Reference. 10 July 2014
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