maniposa

Sardinian

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish mariposa.

Noun

maniposa f (plural maniposas)

  1. butterfly
    Synonyms: cabagasu, mariavolavola
  2. moth
    Synonyms: arna, babbaliscu, tacatia
  3. a kind of luminary or candle left at a grave or similar site, to honor the deceased or a saint

See also

References
  • manipòsa - Ditzionàriu in línia, Regione Autonoma della Sardegna
  • Vocabolariu Sardu-Italianu et Italianu-Sardu, Canonigu Johanne Ispanu
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