"Xuereb" meaning in Maltese

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈʃwɪː.rɛp/
Rhymes: -ɪːrɛp Etymology: From Arabic شَوَارِب (šawārib, “moustaches”). The earliest references of this family go back to 1517 with Tommeo Xuereb mentioned as "Nobile" or "Noble". The coat of arms shows two Moors' heads, which could signify that the Xuerebs distinguished themselves when participating in The Crusades. Etymology templates: {{inh|mt|ar|شَوَارِب|t=moustaches}} Arabic شَوَارِب (šawārib, “moustaches”) Head templates: {{mt-proper noun}} Xuereb
  1. a surname
    Sense id: en-Xuereb-mt-name-v2O7m9sM Categories (other): Maltese entries with incorrect language header, Maltese surnames

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  "etymology_text": "From Arabic شَوَارِب (šawārib, “moustaches”).\nThe earliest references of this family go back to 1517 with Tommeo Xuereb mentioned as \"Nobile\" or \"Noble\". The coat of arms shows two Moors' heads, which could signify that the Xuerebs distinguished themselves when participating in The Crusades.",
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      "ipa": "/ˈʃwɪː.rɛp/"
    },
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      "rhymes": "-ɪːrɛp"
    }
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        "Maltese surnames",
        "Maltese terms derived from Arabic",
        "Maltese terms inherited from Arabic",
        "Maltese terms with IPA pronunciation",
        "Rhymes:Maltese/ɪːrɛp",
        "Rhymes:Maltese/ɪːrɛp/2 syllables"
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