maxtura

Maltese
Root
m-x-t-r
2 terms

Etymology

Borrowed from Sicilian mangiatura (“trough”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /maʃˈtuː.ra/

Noun

maxtura f (plural maxturi or mxatar)

  1. crib, manger (vessel for hay and the like)
  2. Christmas crib, nativity scene
    Synonym: presepju

See also
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