behem

See also: bëhem and během

Maltese

Etymology

Backformation from the plural bhiem, from Arabic إِبْهَام (ʔibhām).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bɛːm/

Noun

behem m (plural ibhma or bhiem)

1. (archaic) thumb

   Synonyms: saba’ kbir, saba’ oħxon