minfes

Maltese
Root
n-f-s

Etymology

From Arabic مَنْفَس‎ (manfas).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪn.fɛs/

Noun

minfes m (dual mnifsejn, plural mniefes)

  1. (anatomy) nostril

Usage notes
  • The plural is unusual.
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