simsem

Maltese

Root
s-m-s-m
1 term

Etymology

From Arabic سِمْسِم (simsim).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪm.sɛm/
  • Rhymes: -ɪmsɛm

Noun

simsem m (collective, singulative simsma, paucal simsmiet) (archaic)

  1. sesame
    Synonym: ġulġlien