mejlaq

Maltese
Root
m-j-l-q
5 terms

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɛj.laʔ/

Etymology 1

From Arabic مَيْلَق‎ (maylaq).

Noun

mejlaq m (plural mwielaq or mjielaq)

  1. razor strop, oilstone

Etymology 2

Denominal verb from mejlaq.

Verb

mejlaq (imperfect jmejlaq, past participle mmejlaq, verbal noun tmejliq)

  1. to hone, whet, sharpen
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