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Sicilian
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Etymology
From an unattested Vulgar Latin *scortearia, from the compound of scortea (“shell”) + -āria (appurtenance suffix). Compare Sicilian scorcia.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /skuɾˈt͡sa.ɾi.a/ (Standard)
- IPA(key): /skutˈt͡sa.ɾi.a/ (Regressively assimilated)
- Hyphenation: scuru‧zà‧ri‧a
Noun
scurzària f (plural scurzari)
- Any of various land-dwelling reptiles, of the family Testudinidae, whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron). The animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators.
- Synonym: (italianism) tartaruca
- (by extension, nickname) Any person who resembles it for body constitution
- Synonym: scurzarieḍḍu
U scurzarieḍḍu.- He, the tortoise-like.
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