raheb

Maltese edit

Root
r-h-b
1 term

Etymology edit

From Arabic رَاهِب (rāhib). One of the specifically Christian words inherited from Arabic, though in this case one that is widely known among Muslims (and also mentioned in the Quran).

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈraː.ħɛp/, /ˈraː.ɛp/, /raːp/

Noun edit

raheb m (plural rhieb, feminine rahba)

(Christianity, archaic) a monk
Synonym: patri