isfrunza

Sardinian

Etymology

Likely related to isvrunciare (“to whip; (figuratively) to reproach”) and frunza (“branch; rod; sprout”).[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /isˈfrund͡za/

Noun

isfrunza f (plural isfrunzas)

  1. (Logudorese) rod, whip
    Synonym: frunza

References
  • Rubattu, Antoninu (2006) Dizionario universale della lingua di Sardegna, 2nd edition, Sassari: Edes
  1. Wagner, Max Leopold (1960–1964) “iṡvrunčare”, in Dizionario etimologico sardo, Heidelberg
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