behem

See also: bëhem and během

Maltese

Etymology

Backformation from the plural bhiem, from Arabic إِبْهَام‎ (ʔibhām).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bɛːm/

Noun

behem m (plural ibhma or bhiem)

  1. (archaic) thumb
    Synonyms: saba’ kbir, saba’ oħxon
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