Isogloss

/ˈaɪsə(ʊ̯)ɡlɒs/

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Bloch thinks (and we agree with him) that details of isogloss will probably not bear out this kind of grouping.

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The convergence of multiple isoglosses on a map, a "bundle", indicates a boundary between one regional dialect and another.

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There was also a tendency to treat transitive verbs passively, as in Hurrian and Urarṭian; it must, however, be emphasized that this phenomenon may also be considered as an isogloss rather than as an indication of genetic relationship.

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It is likely that the Sardinian forms are related to Lat. afrissa 'dragon lily'. The question regarding its etymology is all but resolved however. It is not quite clear where Pseudo-Apuleius' herbarium [the only known use of afrissa] was composed. If it is North African, as has been proposed, this might be yet another instance of a Sardinian-African Romance isogloss, possibly due to Punic influence.

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