maxtar
Maltese
Root |
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m-x-t-r |
Etymology
Denominal from maxtura (“crib”), from Sicilian mangiatura.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmaʃ.tar/
Verb
maxtar (imperfect jmaxtar, past participle mmaxtar)
- to eat much, to gobble up, gorge, chomp