Maltese

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Etymology 1

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Root
ż-n-j
4 terms

From Arabic زِنَى (zinā). Predominantly feminised because of the final -a, though the original masculine is still found.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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żina m or f

  1. fornication, adultery, or any sexual sin

Etymology 2

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Root
ż-j-n
5 terms

From Arabic زِينَة (zīna).

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Noun

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żina f

  1. embellishment, decoration, luxurious beauty