brimb

Maltese

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbrɪmp/

Noun

brimb m (collective, singulative brimba, dual brimbejn, paucal brimbiet)

1. spider
   • 2018, Antoinette Borg, Amina, Merlin Publishers, →ISBN:

     Ninżel fuq tarf is-siġġu u ngħolli għajnejja ’l fuq bis-slow motion. Il-brimba ta’ fuq moħħha ma tidhirx feroċi daqskemm ħsibt, ejja.

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1. ovate goatgrass (Aegilops geniculata)