crignu
Sicilian
editEtymology
editUncertain. Perhaps from an unattested Vulgar Latin *crēneus, from Latin crēna (“corrupted word”). See also English crevice, crenellation.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editcrignu m (plural crigni or crigna)
- (vulgar, colloquial) a raised middle finger
- Synonyms: jitu minzanu, jìditu minzanu
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- scn:Body parts