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Maltese
Etymology
From Arabic مِفْتَاح (miftāḥ).
Pronunciation
Noun
muftieħ m (plural mfietaħ, diminutive mfejtaħ)
- key
- Synonym: ċavetta
- antler
Usage notes
- The normal word for key is ċavetta, while muftieħ is chiefly met with in either purist style or rural speech. However, in general Maltese muftieħ is still sometimes employed for the thick, old-fashioned keys typically used for sheds, cellars, drawers, etc.