mènnula

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Sicilian

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Latin *amendula, from Latin amygdala, from Ancient Greek ἀμυγδάλη (amugdálē), of uncertain origin.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɛn.nʊ.la/
  • Hyphenation: mèn‧nu‧la

Noun

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mènnula f (plural mènnuli)

  1. (countable) The seed within the drupe of a small deciduous tree in family Rosaceae, Prunus amygdalus, considered a culinary nut.
  2. (countable) The tree that produces almonds.
    Synonym: minnulara
  3. (uncountable) The colour of the kernel of an almond without its shell and thin seed coat, a creamy off-white colour.
    almond:  
  4. (uncountable) The color of an almond still covered by its skin, a shade of brown.
    almond:  
  5. (uncountable) Flavor or other characteristics of almond.
  6. Anything shaped like an almond; specifically, (anatomy, archaic) a pineal/pituitary gland.
    Ci quagghiau a mènnula?!
    Has he/she become mature?!

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Italian: mennula, mendola (regional)
  • Italian: Amendola, Mendola, Mendolia