Maltese edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Sicilian circhettu, diminutive of circu (circle, ring), from Latin circus, from Ancient Greek κίρκος (kírkos).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /t͡ʃurˈkɛt/
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Noun edit

ċurkett m (plural ċrieket)

  1. ring (piece of jewellery)
    Synonym: (archaic) ħatem

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