virvogna

Sicilian

Alternative forms
  • virivogna
  • briogna

Etymology

From Late Latin *vereconnia, from Latin verecundia. Compare Italian vergogna.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /vɪɾˈvɔ.ɲa/, [vɪɾˈvɔ.ɲa]

Noun

virvogna f (plural virvogni)

  1. shame, disgrace, discredit, scandal
  2. embarrassment, shyness

Derived terms
  • sbrivugnatu
  • affruntàrisi
  • mmìdia
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