eqqel

Maltese

Etymology

From underlying *eqlel, comparative (or elative) of archaic qlil (“ferocious”), itself probably from a merger of Arabic غَلِيل‎ (ḡalīl) and قَلِيل‎ (qalīl). For the development compare qilla.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɛʔ.ʔɛl/

Noun

eqqel m

  1. height, the worst or severest period (of something)
    l-eqqel tas-sħana ― the greatest heat, midday heat
    fl-eqqel tax-xitwa ― in the deepest winter, in midwinter
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