mannuciu

Sardinian

Alternative forms

• mannucru, mannugia, mannugru, mannugu, mannuja, mannuju, mannuju, mannutzu, manucru, manugu

Etymology

From Late Latin manuculus (“handful”), from Latin manipulus. Related to Spanish manojo (“handful, bunch”).

Noun

mannuciu m (plural mannucios)

1. handful (of grains or seeds collected in a harvest)
2. bunch (of dried wood, twigs)
3. bouquet
4. sheaf
5. (heraldry) garb

Related terms

màiga f, màciu m, frustigalla f, manna f