ospile

Sardinian

Etymology

Of unknown origin. Hypothesized to be part of a Nuragic substrate. Often compared with Basque ospel (“shady, dark place”) or hozpil (“cool, fresh”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈospile/, [ˈospile]

Noun

óspile

1. a place which is cool and shielded from the sun

Further reading

• “ospile” in Ditzionàriu in línia de sa limba e de sa cultura sarda (2016). Searchable in multiple languages at ditzionariu.sardegnacultura.it