crignu
Sicilian
Etymology
Uncertain origin. Perhaps from an unattested Vulgar Latin *crēneus, from Latin crēna. See also English crevice, crenellation.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkɾi.ɲʊ/ (Standard)
- Hyphenation: crì‧gnu
Noun
crignu m (plural crigni or crigna)
- (vulgar, colloquial) a raised middle finger
- Synonyms: jitu minzanu, jìditu minzanu
Related terms
- fari u crignu