ciriveddu

Sicilian

Alternative forms

• cirveddu, cirbeddu

Etymology

From Latin cerebellum (“brain”), diminutive of cerebrum.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /çɪɾɪ(ɨ)ˈv(ʲ)ɛɖːu/
• Hyphenation: ci‧ri‧ved‧du

Noun

ciriveddu m (plural cirivedda)

1. (anatomy) brain
2. intelligence

Adjective

ciriveddu (masculine and feminine plural ciriveddi)

1. intelligent person