mannra

Sicilian

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μάνδρα (mándra, enclosed space; barn).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈman.n(i).ɾa/, [ˈman.n(ɪ).ɾa] (Standard)
  • Hyphenation: màn‧n‧ra

Noun

mannra f (plural mannri)

  1. enclosed space for flock of sheep
  2. fold, pen, barn, or stable for cattle or sometimes horses
    Synonym: staḍḍa

Derived terms

  • cani di mannra

Descendants

  • Italian: mannara, mannira

See also