bambinella

Maltese

Etymology

Uncertain. Probably a diminutive form, from bambin +‎ Italian -ella. Folk etymology connects it to the feast of Marija Bambina in September, since such fruit was usually sold around this time.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bam.bɪˈnɛl.la/
  • Rhymes: -ɛlla

Noun

bambinella f (plural bambinelli)

  1. Maltese June pear (Pyrus communis var. bambinella)
    Synonym: maskarella rqiqa
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