Contionary:שמש

Weddish

Etymology

From Hebrew wikt:שמש, from Proto-Semitic śamš-

Pronunciation

(Weddish) IPA: /'ɬɛː.mʌɬ/

Proper Noun

שֵמֶש (łeměł) - masculine

the sun

Usage Notes

Because this word is of Hebrew origin, it does not directly call to mind the "nuclear furnace at the center of our solar system". For such connotations, it must be referred to as a מזל.