Lielis
LIẼLIS
Etymology
If it is not irregularly from Lèlis, Lelỹs (see) or the like, then perhaps it is connected with lit. liẽlas (Latv. liels) „didelis“ (LKŽ VII 420), liẽlis „liežuvis; kalba“ ¹.
Feminine FORMS
Lielienė / Lielytė
Pronunciation
/²ˈlʲiɛlʲɪs/
SEE ALSO
SOURCES
1. ibid., 421.