ċurkett

Maltese

Etymology

Borrowed from Sicilian circhettu, diminutive of circu (“circle, ring”), from Latin circus, from Ancient Greek κίρκος (kírkos).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʃurˈkɛt/

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Noun

ċurkett m (plural ċrieket)

1. ring (piece of jewellery)

   Synonym: (archaic) ħatem

Related terms

• ċirku