kallm

kallm

Albanian

Alternative forms

• kallëm

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *ḱolh₂-m-, enlargment of *kolH- 'awn' (cf. kalli). Compare Ancient Greek κάλαμος (kálamos, “reed”), Latin culmus (“haulm”), Old High German halam, Old Prussian salme (“straw”). A loan from Ancient Greek κάλαμος (kálamos) or Latin calamus is also possible.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [kaɫm]

Noun

kallm m (indefinite plural kallma, definite singular kallmi, definite plural kallmat)

1. bulrush, cattail (Typha)
2. reed, cane
3. rolling pin
4. part of sock from ankle to knee
5. pipe, pipe-like rod

Derived terms

• kallmishte

References