behem

See also: bëhem and během

Maltese

Etymology

Backformation from the plural bhiem, from Arabic إِبْهَام (ʔibhām).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɛːm/

Noun

behem m (plural ibhma or bhiem) (archaic)

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    Synonyms: suba’ kbir, suba’ oħxon

Coordinate terms

terms for fingers: swaba’edit
  • suba’ il-kbir, behem
  • suba’ il-werrej
  • suba’ tan-nofs
  • suba’ tal-ħatem
  • suba’ iż-żgħir
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