cuccu

See also: cuccù

Middle English edit

Noun edit

cuccu

Alternative form of cokkou

Sicilian edit

Etymology edit

From Late Latin cuccus (or cucus), ultimate from the same source of Latin cuculus. Compare also Ancient Greek κόκκυξ (kókkux).

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈkuk.ku/
Hyphenation: cùc‧cu

Noun edit

cuccu m (plural cucchi)

owl
jinx
(historical, derogatory, communities neighbouring Buscemi) an inhabitant of Buscemi

Derived terms edit

Related terms edit

Descendants edit

→ Italian: cucco (regional)

See also edit

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