qvevri
English
Noun
qvevri (plural qvevris)
- Alternative spelling of kvevri
Usage notes
- The spelling qvevri is often used despite the Georgian term being spelt with the letter kari (ქ, transliterated as k, representing a voiceless aspirated velar stop) instead of the letter q'ari (ყ, transliterated as q or q', representing a uvular ejective). The spelling comes from the Georgian letter ქ's position on a keyboard on the same key as q on the english QWERTY layout. It is commonly used by Georgians and is often found even in official publications.[1]
References
- http://blog.lescaves.co.uk/2013/02/28/all-you-needed-to-know-about-qvevri-but-were-afraid-to-ask/