manbar

Maltese

Root
n-b-r
4 terms

Alternative forms

• minbar

Etymology

From Arabic مِنْبَر (minbar).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmam.bar/

Noun

manbar m (plural mnabar) (archaic)

1. pulpit, podium

   Synonyms: pulptu, podju

2. a large number

   Synonyms: folla, kotra, ġliba

3. something big

   manbar nar ― big flame

4. a chair on which pregnant women gave birth
5. tribunal
6. (Roman Catholicism) confessional (small room where confession is performed)

   Synonym: maqrar