xehwa

Maltese

Etymology

From Arabic شَهْوة‎ (šahwa).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʃɛː.wa/

Noun

xehwa f (plural xhiewi, paucal xehwiet)

  1. desire (with a negative overtone and especially sexual); lust, lustfulness
    Synonyms: xewqa, xenqa, ġibda, ħajra, ħorma
  2. birthmark
    Synonym: xewqa
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