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Sicilian
Etymology
From Latin stēlla, from Proto-Italic *stērolā, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂stḗr.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈstiɖ.ɖa/ (Standard)
- IPA(key): /ˈsti.ɖa/ (Weak retroflection)
- Hyphenation: stì‧ḍḍa
Noun
stiḍḍa f (plural stiḍḍi)
- (astronomy) A luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included.
- (geometry) A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, generally with five or six points.
- A person who is dear to one.
- Synonyms: ciatu, vita, sangu, sangu miu
Marìa, a figghia cchiù nica, era sempri a so stiḍḍa.- Mary, the youngest daughter, was always her darling.
- (printing) An asterisk (*).
- A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.
- (astrology) A planet supposed to influence one's destiny.
Stiḍḍa ca curri.- Unlucky star.
- (Organized crime) The Stiḍḍa, a Mafia-type criminal organization centered in the central-southern part of Sicily.
- A star-shaped ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honour.
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Interjection
stiḍḍa
- (mildly vulgar) An expression of surprise, outrage, or frustration.
Stiḍḍa 'i to soru!- (literally) Your sister's star!
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