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malum.

An evil or wrongdoing.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmæ.ləm/
  1. An evil or wrongdoing.

    formal
Where this word comes from

From Latin malum.

noun
  1. The mate serving on a ship with English officers and native crew.

    India · historical
Where this word comes from

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

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