ħatem

Maltese

Root
ħ-t-m
2 terms

Etymology

From Arabic خَاتِم (ḵātim).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈħaː.tɛm/

Noun

ħatem m (plural ħwietem, diminutive ħwajtem or ħwejtem)

1. (dated) signet ring
2. (archaic) ring (piece of jewellery in general)

   Synonym: ċurkett