gebbia

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word gebbia. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word gebbia, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say gebbia in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word gebbia you have here. The definition of the word gebbia will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofgebbia, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
See also: Gebbia

Sicilian

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Arabic جُبّ (jubb, “cistern, well”). Compare Spanish aljibe and Catalan aljub.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒɛb.bja/,
  • Rhymes: -ebbia
  • Hyphenation: gèb‧bia

Noun

gebbia f (plural gebbi)

  1. tank, cistern
    Synonyms: sterna, vasca, scifu

Derived terms

Descendants

  • → Italian: gebbia, Gebbia

See also

Venetan

Etymology

From Latin cavea. Compare Italian gabbia.

Noun

gebbia f (plural gebbie)

  1. cage
  2. prison
Wikious
Boobota
Sagapedia