namra

Maltese

Root
n-m-r
3 terms

Etymology

Native derivation from the root, which is from Sicilian nnamurari, itself derived from Latin amor. Compare Italian innamorare, French enamourer.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnam.ra/

Noun

namra f (plural namriet)

1. hobby
2. inclination, attraction
3. love, affection
4. preference, affectation
5. (insects) queen, queen bee

See also

• mħabba
• doqqajsa