hajktuaz
Keywords: geography
| Pronunciation (IPA): | 'hajk.du.aθ |
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| Part of Speech: | term noun |
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| Forms: | hajktuaz, hajktuazys |
| Glosses: | horizon, horizontal |
Description:
The term 'hajktuaz' is a compound of 'hajk', 'boundary' and 'tuaz', 'ring, circle'. It refers to the horizon and to other ultimate and especially circular or spherical boundaries, and dates back to Old Common. The modifier form 'hajktuazys' means 'horizontal' and is a calque from English.