semm

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Maltese

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Root
s-m-m
2 terms

Etymology

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From Arabic سَمّ (samm).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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semm m (plural smum)

  1. (dated, literary) poison
    Synonym: velenu

Usage notes

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  • The simplex still sees limited use. The other terms of the root are even more archaic.