gurna

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Sicilian

Etymology

Possibly inherited from Ancient Greek γοῦρνα (goûrna), from Classical Syriac ܓܘܪܢܐ (gūrnā, large vessel; coffin, sarcophagus) or another Aramaic language. Unrelated to Latin urna (urn).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈuɾ.na/, , ,
  • Hyphenation: gùr‧na

Noun

gurna f (plural gurni)

  1. small body of water, similar to a small lake, but along the course of a river; typically along the Alcantara river.
    Synonym: praja

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Italian: gorna (regional)
  • Italian: Gornalunga (toponym)

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