mènnula
Sicilian
Alternative forms
- miènnula, mjènnula (dipththongized)
- mìnnula (metathetic)
- mennula (non-orthgraphic)
Etymology
From Vulgar Latin *(a)mendula, from Latin amygdala, from Ancient Greek ἀμυγδάλη (amugdálē), of uncertain origin.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmɛn.nʊ.la/
- Hyphenation: mèn‧nu‧la
Noun
mènnula f (plural mènnuli)
- (countable) The seed within the drupe of a small deciduous tree in family Rosaceae, Prunus amygdalus, considered a culinary nut.
- (countable) The tree that produces almonds.
- Synonym: minnulara
- (uncountable) The colour of the kernel of an almond without its shell and thin seed coat, a creamy off-white colour.
- almond:
- (uncountable) The color of an almond still covered by its skin, a shade of brown.
- almond:
- (uncountable) Flavor or other characteristics of almond.
- Anything shaped like an almond; specifically, (anatomy, archaic) a pineal/pituitary gland.
- Ci quagghiau a mènnula?!
- Has he/she become mature?!
Derived terms
- minnulara
- minnulata
- minnulazza
- minnuleḍḍa
- minnulitta
- minnulitu
- Mènnula
- mènnula amara
- mènnula duci