mènnula

Sicilian

Etymology

From Latin *amendula, from Latin amygdala, from Ancient Greek ἀμυγδάλη (amugdálē), of uncertain origin.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɛn.nʊ.la/
• Hyphenation: mèn‧nu‧la

Noun

mènnula f (plural mènnuli)

1. (countable) The seed within the drupe of a small deciduous tree in family Rosaceae, Prunus amygdalus, considered a culinary nut.
2. (countable) The tree that produces almonds.

   Synonym: minnulara

3. (uncountable) The colour of the kernel of an almond without its shell and thin seed coat, a creamy off-white colour.

   almond:  

4. (uncountable) The color of an almond still covered by its skin, a shade of brown.

   almond:  

5. (uncountable) Flavor or other characteristics of almond.
6. Anything shaped like an almond; specifically, (anatomy, archaic) a pineal/pituitary gland.

   Ci quagghiau a mènnula?!

   Has he/she become mature?!

Derived terms

• minnulara
• minnulazza
• minnuleḍḍa
• minnulitu
• mènnula amara
• mènnula duci

 

Related terms

• nuci
• nuciḍḍa miricana

 

Descendants

• → Italian: mennula, mendola (regional)
• → Italian: Amendola, Mendola, Mendolia