"Sliema" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /sliːmə/
Rhymes: -iːmə Etymology: Borrowed from Maltese Tas-Sliema. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|mt|Tas-Sliema}} Borrowed from Maltese Tas-Sliema, {{root|en|ar|س ل م}} Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Sliema
  1. A town and local council of the Eastern Region, Malta. Wikidata QID: Q39526 Categories (place): Places in Malta, Places in the Eastern Region, Malta, Towns in Malta, Towns in the Eastern Region, Malta
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