bettieħ il-ħmir

Maltese

Etymology

Literally, “donkey melon”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bɛtˌtɪː.ħ‿ɪlˈħmiːr/

Noun

bettieħ il-ħmir m (collective)

1. Synonym of faqqus il-ħmir: squirting cucumber (Ecballium elaterium)