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Sicilian
Etymology
From Latin ballium, possibly from a previous Celtic stratum. Compare Old French baile, English bailey, Irish baile. Perhaps related to baulì.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbaʝ.ʝʊ/ (standard)
- Hyphenation: bàg‧ghiu
Noun
bagghiu m (plural bagghi)
- (historical, architecture) A ancient building containing a courtyard or a yard.
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