namra

Maltese

Root
n-m-r
3 terms

Etymology

Native derivation from the root, which is from Sicilian nnamurari, itself derived from Latin amor. Compare Italian innamorare, French enamourer.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnam.ra/

Noun

namra f (plural namriet)

  1. hobby
  2. inclination, attraction
  3. love, affection
  4. preference, affectation
  5. (insects) queen, queen bee

See also

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