żebbuġa

Maltese

Etymology

Possibly from Arabic. Compare related Moroccan Arabic زبوزة‎ (zebbuza), زبوجة‎ (zebbuja, “(wild) olive tree”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /zɛˈbːuːd͡ʒɐ/

Noun

żebbuġa f (plural żebbuġiet)

  1. olive
  • żebbuġ (collective plural)
  • żebbuġi (olive-colored)
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