qilla

Etymology
Probably from. Merger of  and   occurs regularly in some dialects of the Arabian penninsula and sometimes also in Sudan. While Maltese is generally not affected by this development, it was assisted here by the fact that the root has some related senses. In particular, the meaning “to be seized by anger” is attested for, passive of.

Noun

 * 1) fierceness, ferocity

Adjective

 * 1) lazy, idle, lethargic

Noun

 * 1) laziness, idleness

Usage notes
Not to be confused with.