austru

Aromanian

Etymology

From Latin auster, austrum (“the south wind”), with a change in meaning to the east wind. Compare Romanian austru, which has preserved the original meaning.

Noun

austru m

  1. cold wind from the east

See also

Romanian

Etymology

Inherited from Latin auster, austrum (“the south wind”). Has survived in the popular language despite being largely lost in the literary language.

Noun

austru m (uncountable)

  1. dry wind from the south

See also
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