"luzzu" meaning in English

See luzzu in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: luzzus [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Maltese luzzu. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mt|luzzu}} Maltese luzzu Head templates: {{en-noun}} luzzu (plural luzzus)
  1. A traditional, brightly painted Maltese fishing boat. Categories (topical): Watercraft
    Sense id: en-luzzu-en-noun-~NNkdIxs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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