ܪܘܚܐ

Etymology 1
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Noun

 * 1) spirit, specter/spectre, ghost, demon
 * 2) life, breath
 * 3) wind, vapor/vapour
 * 4)  cardinal direction
 * 5) flatulence
 * 6) smell, odor/odour
 * 7) pain

Usage notes
Though this word is feminine,, as well as evil spirits, are usually masculine in later Syriac.

Etymology 2
From the root, related to expanding.

Noun

 * 1) joy
 * 2)  name of a vowel mark equivalent to /o/

Etymology 3
From the root, related to expanding.

Noun

 * 1) space, interstice