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Sicilian
Etymology
From Latin *amendula, from Latin amygdala, from Ancient Greek ἀμυγδάλη (amugdálē), of uncertain origin.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmɛn.nʊ.la/
- Hyphenation: mèn‧nu‧la
Noun
mènnula f (plural mènnuli)
- (countable) The seed within the drupe of a small deciduous tree in family Rosaceae, Prunus amygdalus, considered a culinary nut.
- (countable) The tree that produces almonds.
- Synonym: minnulara
- (uncountable) The colour of the kernel of an almond without its shell and thin seed coat, a creamy off-white colour.
almond:
- (uncountable) The color of an almond still covered by its skin, a shade of brown.
almond:
- (uncountable) Flavor or other characteristics of almond.
- Anything shaped like an almond; specifically, (anatomy, archaic) a pineal/pituitary gland.
Ci quagghiau a mènnula?!- Has he/she become mature?!
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