liotru

See also: Liotru

Sicilian

Etymology

Possibly from Ancient Greek Ἡλιόδωρος (Hēliódōros), in particular from Heliodorus of Catania.

It is wrongly thought to mean “elephant” in Sicilian language. Compare Sicilian liafanti (“elephant”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /liˈɔʈɹu/
  • Hyphenation: li‧o‧tru

Noun

liotru m (plural liotri)

  1. Monument in the center of Catania, known as Fontana dell'Elefante
  2. The symbol of the city of Catania

Synonyms

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