ciriveddu
Sicilian
Alternative forms
- cirveddu, cirbeddu
Etymology
From Latin cerebellum (“brain”), diminutive of cerebrum.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /çɪɾɪ(ɨ)ˈv(ʲ)ɛɖːu/
- Hyphenation: ci‧ri‧ved‧du
Noun
ciriveddu m (plural cirivedda)
- (anatomy) brain
- intelligence
Adjective
ciriveddu (masculine and feminine plural ciriveddi)
- intelligent person