canigghia

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Sicilian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Vulgar Latin *canīlia (“things for dogs”), neuter plural of adjective *canīlis, from Latin canis (“dog”). Related with cani.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /kaˈniɡ.ɡja/, [käˈniɟːä]
  • Rhymes: -iɟɟa
  • Hyphenation: ca‧nìg‧ghia

Noun[edit]

canigghia f (plural canigghi)

  1. (usually uncountable) bran (outer layer of a grain)
  2. (usually in the plural) freckles (spots on the skin)
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