Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
eqqel. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
eqqel, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
eqqel in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
eqqel you have here. The definition of the word
eqqel will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
eqqel, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Maltese
Etymology
From underlying *eqlel, comparative (or elative) of archaic qlil (“ferocious”), itself probably from a merger of Arabic غَلِيل (ḡalīl) and قَلِيل (qalīl). For the development compare qilla.
Pronunciation
Noun
eqqel m
- height, the worst or severest period (of something)
- l-eqqel tas-sħana ― the greatest heat, midday heat
- fl-eqqel tax-xitwa ― in the deepest winter, in midwinter