"dghaisa" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /daɪ̯sə/ Forms: dghaisas [plural]
Etymology: From Maltese dgħajsa (“boat”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mt|dgħajsa|t=boat}} Maltese dgħajsa (“boat”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} dghaisa (plural dghaisas)
  1. A small boat resembling a gondola, common in Malta. Categories (topical): Watercraft Synonyms: dghajsa

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