nòpla
Romagnol
Alternative forms
- lòpla
Etymology
From earlier lòpla, a blend of the definite article l’ with *opla, from Vulgar Latin *upla, from earlier *upula, haplological alteration of *upupula, diminutive of Latin upupa (“hoopoe”)[1].
Noun
nòpla f (plural)
- a tuft of feathers on a bird’s head[2]
References
- November–December 2012, Gilberto Casadio, Aggiunte e correzioni al Vocabolario etimologico romagnolo - IV in la Ludla
- Casadio, page 10
- Casadio, page 10