Sicilian

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Etymology

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From Vulgar Latin *canīlia (things for dogs), neuter plural of adjective *canīlis, from Latin canis (dog). Related with cani.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kaˈniɡ.ɡja/, [käˈniɟːä]
  • Rhymes: -iɟɟa
  • Hyphenation: ca‧nìg‧ghia

Noun

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canigghia f (plural canigghi)

  1. (usually uncountable) bran (outer layer of a grain)
  2. (usually in the plural) freckles (spots on the skin)