mànnira

Sicilian

Alternative forms
  • mànnara, mannra

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μάνδρα (mándra, “enclosed space; barn”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈman.ni.ɾa/ (Standard)
  • Hyphenation: màn‧ni‧ra

Noun

mànnira f (plural mànniri)

  1. enclosed space for flock of sheep
  2. fold, pen, barn, or stable for cattle or sometimes horses
    Synonym: staḍḍa

Derived terms
  • cani di mànnira

Descendants
  • → Italian: mannara
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