qimëz

See also: qimez

Albanian

Etymology

From qimë +‎ -zë, see the former for more information.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈciməz/
• Rhymes: -iməz

Noun

qimëz f (definite qimëza)

1. infestation of filiform parasites (esp. Enterobius)

   Synonym: qime

   qimëz mushkëriu ― lungworm

2. gangrene

   Synonyms: gangrenë, qime

3. (dialectal) syphilis in fingers and nose

   Synonym: sifiliz

4. (dialectal) disease of the hands leaving scars behind
5. alternative form of qimez (“small hair”)

Declension

Declension of qimëz

	singular		plural
	indefinite	definite	indefinite	definite
nominative	qimëz	qimëza	qimëza	qimëzat
accusative		qimëzn
dative	qimëze	qimëzs	qimëzave	qimëzave
ablative			qimëzash

Derived terms

• qimëz njeriu

References

• FGJSSH (1980), page 1612a: “qímëz,~a”
• Lloshi (2010), page 277a: “qimëza”
• Mann (1948), page 417b: “qimëz”