שאַלפּיי

Yiddish

Etymology

Most likely borrowed from Russian шалфе́й (šalféj), however reason for /p/ in place of /f/ is uncertain.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃaɫˈpɛɪ̯/

Noun

שאַלפּיי • (shalpey) m

1. (botany) sage (Salvia officinalis)

   Synonyms: שאַלוויִע (shalvie), זאַלבע (zalbe)

References

• Justus van de Kamp et al., “שאַלפּיי” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek [Yiddish-Dutch Dictionary], Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). [1].