raheb

Maltese

Etymology

From Arabic راهِب‎ (rāhib). One of the specifically Christian words inherited from Arabic, though in this case one that is widely known among Muslims (and also mentioned in the Quran).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /raːp/, /ˈraː.ɛp/

Noun

raheb m (plural rhieb, feminine rahba)

  1. (Christianity, archaic) a monk
    Synonym: patri
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