ħtrieq

Maltese

Root
ħ-r-q
17 terms

Etymology

From Arabic اِحْتِرَاق (iḥtirāq).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈħtrɪːʔ/
  • Rhymes: -ɪːʔ

Noun

ħtrieq m (plural ħtriqijiet)

  1. ardor, fervor
  2. a scorching wind from North Africa, often carrying sand
    Alternative forms: eħtrieq (eħtriq), aħtrieq (aħtriq)
  3. chapping of lips because of cold winds
    Alternative forms: eħtrieq (eħtriq), aħtrieq (aħtriq)
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