ħlewwa

Maltese
Root
ħ-l-w

Etymology

From Arabic حَلاوة‎ (ḥalāwa) with regular gemination of intervocalic semivowels.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈħlɛw.wa/

Noun

ħlewwa f

  1. sweetness (quality of tasting sweet)
  2. sweetness, beauty, fun (quality of being pleasant)
  3. anise (plant)
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