Maltese

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Root
ħ-s-j
4 terms

Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From Arabic خَصْي (ḵaṣy).

Noun

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ħasi m

  1. verbal noun of ħesa: castrating

Etymology 2

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From Arabic خَصِيّ (ḵaṣiyy).

Noun

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ħasi m (plural ħosjien)

  1. capon
  2. castrated pig for fattening
  3. eunuch