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Sicilian
Etymology
From Vulgar Latin *mūsiu(m), from Latin mūsiō (“cat”). The origin of this latter is unknown but it is likely intended as from the (non rhotic) genitive of mūs (“mouse”) + -ō (agent noun suffix). Compare Italian micio.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmu.ʃu/ (Standard)
- Hyphenation: mù‧ciu
Noun
muciu m (plural muci)
- (informal, endearing) A cat, a pussy.
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