"Marsa" meaning in Maltese

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈmar.sa/ Forms: Il-Marsa [canonical, feminine]
Rhymes: -arsa Etymology: Literally, “the harbour”, from marsa (“harbour”). Etymology templates: {{m-g|the harbour}} “the harbour”, {{lit|the harbour}} Literally, “the harbour” Head templates: {{mt-noun|g=f|head=Il-Marsa}} Il-Marsa f
  1. Marsa (a town and local council of the South Eastern Region, Malta) Categories (place): Places in South Eastern Region, Malta, Towns in South Eastern Region, Malta Derived forms: Marsi
    Sense id: en-Marsa-mt-name-zydW6WDx Categories (other): Maltese entries with incorrect language header, Local councils of Malta

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