canigghia

Sicilian

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *canīlia (“things for dogs”), neuter plural of adjective *canīlis, from Latin canis (“dog”). Related with cani.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kaˈniɡ.ɡja/, [käˈniɟːä]
• Rhymes: -iɟɟa
• Hyphenation: ca‧nìg‧ghia

Noun

canigghia f (plural canigghi)

1. (usually uncountable) bran (outer layer of a grain)
2. (usually in the plural) freckles (spots on the skin)