crignu

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Sicilian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Uncertain. Perhaps from an unattested Vulgar Latin *crēneus, from Latin crēna (corrupted word). See also English crevice, crenellation.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɾi.ɲu/ (Standard)
  • Hyphenation: crì‧gnu

Noun[edit]

crignu m (plural crigni or crigna)

  1. (vulgar, colloquial) a raised middle finger
    Synonyms: jitu minzanu, jìditu minzanu

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