munzeḍḍu

Sicilian

Alternative forms

• munzeddu (non-standard)
• munzieḍu, munziedu, munzjedu (diphtongized, lenition of retroflexed)

Etymology

Possibly influenced from Old French moncel, ultimately from Late Latin monticellus, diminutive of Latin mōns. Compare for more French monceau. Possibly Doublet of muzzu.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /munˈt͡s(j)ɛɖ.ɖu/
• Hyphenation: mun‧zèḍ‧ḍu

Noun

munzeḍḍu m (plural munzeḍḍi or munzeḍḍa)

1. a lot, a mound

   Iḍḍu 'n munzeḍḍu 'i cosi sapi.

   He knows a lot of things.

Derived terms

• ammunziḍḍari
• ammunziḍḍatu

 

Related terms

• a muzzu
• aciu
• burdellu
• cafoḍḍu
• casinu
• munti
• muzzu
• pila