nicu
Sicilian
editEtymology
editOrigin disputed. Probably from Vulgar Latin *miccus, from Doric Greek μῑκκός (mīkkós), variant of Attic Greek μικρός (mikrós, “small, young”). Compare Megleno-Romanian and Romanian mic and, mostly, Aromanian njic. See also mīca for further comparison. Doublet of miccu.
Pronunciation
editAdjective
editnicu (feminine singular nica, masculine and feminine plural nichi)
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