Sumon

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of sum (“Mongolian administrative division”), particularly in relation to Tuva, Russia. alt-of, alternative

Etymology

From Russian сумон (sumon), from Tuvan сумон (sumon), from Mongolian ᠰᠤᠮᠤ (sumu), a calque of Manchu ᠨᡳᡵᡠ (niru, “a large arrow, militia company, district”). Ultimately from Proto-Mongolic *sumun (“arrow”).

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