tawes

Maltese

Etymology

    Inherited from Arabic طَاوُوس (ṭāwūs), borrowed from Aramaic טוסא (ṭawsā), borrowed from Ancient Greek ταώς (taṓs), borrowed from Pre-Greek.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈtaː.wɛs/
    • Rhymes: -aːwɛs

    Noun

    tawes m (plural twas)

    1. peacock
      Synonym: pagun
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