H1643 גֶּרֶשׂ geres →
7 languagesCoarsely ground or crushed grain, typically referring to kernels of cereal crops such as wheat or barley that have been pounded or roughly processed but not finely milled; may denote a foodstuff made from such grains, often prepared by beating or crushing rather than full milling. The term emphasizes the physical state of the grain—broken or fragmented pieces, usually not yet flour.
Etymology
Root is uncertain, but likely related to an unused root analogous to גָּרַשׁ (garash, 'to drive out, expel') with a semantic association to separating or breaking. However, the specific root for גֶּרֶשׂ is not attested elsewhere; thus, etymology uncertain. The idea of 'husking,' 'breaking off,' or 'removing the outer layer' connects the form to the notion of processing grain.
Reflexes · not yet grouped by proto-form
| Language | Word | Meaning | Segmentation | Root |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bini/Edo | gari | cassava flour/meal, usually granulated | gàrí | |
| Igbo | garri | granulated cassava meal | gàrí | |
| Isoko | gari | cassava meal | gàrí | |
| Itsekiri | gari | granulated cassava meal | gàrí | |
| Nupe | gari | granulated cassava meal | gàrí | |
| Urhobo | gari | granulated cassava meal | gàrí | |
| Yoruba | gàrí | granulated cassava meal (coarsely ground food staple) | g-r |