abæn

Ligurian

Alternative forms
  • abaìn

Etymology

Literally “small abbot” (slate dormers had the same grey color of an abbot's habit).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /aˈbɛŋ/

Noun

abæn m (invariable)

  1. roofing slate
  2. (by extension) slate slab

Descendants
  • → Italian: abbaino, abbadino
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