qime e gjallë

Albanian

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, “living hair”. Also qimegjall m (“fistula”).

Noun

qime e gjallë f

  2. pinworm, threadworm (Enterobius)
    Synonyms: qimëz, qime
  3. energetic, agile, quick person
    Synonym: shpuzë
  4. cunning, sly, deceitful person
    Synonym: tinëzar
  5. (dialectal) Loranthus
    Synonym: evullë

References

  • FGJSSH (1980), pages 1610f.: “qím/e,~ja”
  • Lloshi (2010), page 277a: “qimja e gjallë”
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