As a noun mala
is a single lobe of an insect's maxilla.
As an interjection maa is
a bleating sound, as that of a sheep or goat.
As a verb maa is
to make such a sound.
mala
English
Etymology 1
(etyl)
Noun
(malae)
A single lobe of an insect's maxilla.
The grinding surface of an insect's mandible.
Etymology 2
see (m).
Noun
(head)
Etymology 3
From (etyl) .
Noun
(en-noun)
A bead or a set of beads commonly used by Hindus and Buddhists for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity.
External links
* (Hindu prayer beads)
Anagrams
* (l), (l), (l)
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maa
English
Interjection
(
en interjection)
a bleating sound, as that of a sheep or goat
Verb
(
en verb)
to make such a sound
* 2000 , Frank McCourt, Angela's Ashes
- Now the twins started to cry and Malachy clung to Mam, sobbing. The cows mooed, the sheep maaed ...
Anagrams
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