Contionary:bisheeya

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Qino

Alternative forms

  • بشى (Western Arabic script)
  • بشي (Eastern Arabic script)
  • ብሼየ (Ge'ez script)

Etymology

Proto-Cushitic. Cognate to Somali biyo, Oromo bishaan, Baiso bɛke.

Pronunciation

(Qino) IPA: /biˈʃeːja/

Noun

bisheeya pl.

  1. water
    Bisheeya cabbi.
    Drink water.

Derived terms

  • bisheeti noun, f. "cup/bottle/container of water"