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
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)