ġhież

Maltese

Root
ġ-h-ż
2 terms

Etymology

From Arabic جِهَاز (jihāz). Compare to Tunisian Arabic جْهاز (“bride's wardrobe”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /d͡ʒɪːs/

Noun

ġhież m (plural ġheżijiet)

1. bride's wardrobe
2. dowry
3. burial clothing