stigghiu

Sicilian

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin (u)s(i)tiliu(m), derived from Latin ūtēnsilia. Cognate with Italian stiglio.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstiɡ.ɡju/, [ˈstiɟ.ɟʊ], [ˈʃtiɟ.ɟʊ]
  • Hyphenation: stìg‧ghiu

Noun

stigghiu m (plural stigghi)

  1. (mainly plural) a tool; any instrument suitable for carrying out activities or tasks.

Derived terms

  • appiccicugghiu
  • arricògghiri i pupi
  • mmarazzu
  • mpidugghiu
  • ròḍḍulu
  • strummentu
  • vampa-suça
  • zòḍḍira

Descendants

  • → Italian: stigghi (regional, only plural)

See also

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