purchiacca

Neapolitan

Alternative forms

• pucchiacca

Etymology

A dubious theory has it descend from Ancient Greek terms πῦρ (pûr) and κοῖλος (koîlos) with an approximate meaning of "fiery hole". Nevertheless, the true etymology lies in Latin portulāca (purslane), a plant that was commonly used to mitigate vaginal pain after childbirth.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /purˈkjak.kə/
• Hyphenation: pur‧chiàc‧ca

Noun

purchiacca f (plural purchiacche)

1. (vulgar) pussy, vagina

   Synonyms: fessa f, 'ntacca f, pesecchia f