baqq

Maltese

Root
b-q-q
3 terms

Etymology

From Arabic بَقّ (baqq). The similarity with the English word is coincidental.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /baʔ/

Noun

baqq m (collective, singulative baqqa, paucal baqqiet)

1. bugs, bedbugs (several or the species as such)

See also

• bergħud
• qamel