silfjun

Maltese

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɪlˈfjuːn/

Noun

silfjun m (plural silfjuni)

  1. northern pintail (Anas acuta)

Derived terms

  • Is-Silfjun (folklore: a whale-sized monster that preyed on unsuspecting fishermen and swimmers close to Filfla)

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