ncunucchiari

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Sicilian

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Etymology

By surface analysis, n- (distaff) +‎ cunocchia +‎ -ari. From Vulgar Latin *inconucŭlāre. Possibly from in- +‎ *conucŭlāre (distaff), this latter derives from the dissimilation of Latin colucŭla, diminutive of Latin colus. Compare Italian conocchia.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌnku.nuk.ˈkja.ɾi/ (Standard)

Verb

ncunucchiari

  1. (literally) to roll up to the distaff
  2. to squeeze something by applying pressure
  3. (figuratively) to curl up, to snuggle

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