"kewkba" meaning in Maltese

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkɛw.ba/, /ˈkɛwɡ.ba/ Forms: kwiekeb [plural], kewkbiet [paucal]
Etymology: From Arabic كَوْكَب (kawkab). Etymology templates: {{inh|mt|ar|كَوْكَب}} Arabic كَوْكَب (kawkab) Head templates: {{mt-noun|g=f|p=kwiekeb|pauc=kewkbiet}} kewkba f (plural kwiekeb, paucal kewkbiet)
  1. star Tags: feminine Categories (topical): Astronomy Synonyms: stilla, niġma [obsolete] Derived forms: kewkba feġġa, kewkba tal-baħar
    Sense id: en-kewkba-mt-noun-Ul7KHVCJ Categories (other): Maltese entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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