semm

Maltese

Root
s-m-m
2 terms

Etymology

From Arabic سَمّ (samm).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɛmm/

Noun

semm m (plural smum)

  1. (dated, literary) poison
    Synonym: velenu

Usage notes

  • The simplex still sees limited use. The other terms of the root are even more archaic.
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