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

• vimtu
• iug
• not
• datã / Datã
• livã

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

Related terms

• austral

See also

• vânt
• sud