ħlewwa

Maltese

Root
ħ-l-w
6 terms

Etymology

From Arabic حَلَاوَة (ḥalāwa).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈħlɛw.wa/

Noun

ħlewwa f

1. sweetness (quality of tasting sweet)
2. sweetness, beauty, fun (quality of being pleasant)
   • 2018 [1977], Alfred Massa, L-Istar tal-Imgħoddi, 2nd edition, Horizons, page 80:

     Għal dan l-aħħar kliem tiegħi Nina tefgħet fuqi ħarsa mimlija ħlewwa.

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3. anise (plant)