aħrax

Maltese

Etymology

From Arabic أَحْرَش (ʔaḥraš, “rough, coarse”). Unrelated to English harsh, though speakers may now identify them with each other (cf. especially the feminine form).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaħ.raʃ/

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Adjective

aħrax (feminine singular ħarxa, plural ħorox)

1. rough; coarse
2. harsh; ruthless

Antonyms

• lixx, mieles