Sardinian

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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Noun

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cherbu m (plural cherbos, feminine cherba)

  1. (Nuorese) Alternative form of chervu (deer; stag)
Derived terms
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Etymology 2

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Adjective

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cherbu (feminine singular cherba, masculine plural cherbos, feminine plural cherbas)

  1. (Logudorese) Alternative form of chervu (unripe; sour)

References

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  • Rubattu, Antoninu (2006) Dizionario universale della lingua di Sardegna, 2nd edition, Sassari: Edes
  • Wagner, Max Leopold (1960–1964) “kérvu1”, in Dizionario etimologico sardo, Heidelberg