Malum

//ˈmæ.ləm// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
An evil or wrongdoing. formal
2
The mate serving on a ship with English officers and native crew. India, historical

Synonyms

atrocity breach crime delinquency dereliction enormity

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin malum.

Etymology 2

Related to Arabic مُعَلِّم (muʕallim, “teacher”).

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