Cubba

Sicilian

Etymology 1

Toponym derived from cubba.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkub.ba/, [ˈkub.ba]
• Rhymes: -ubba
• Hyphenation: Cùb‧ba

Proper noun

Cubba f

1. (Sicily, toponym) Several toponyms named after the building of a local cubba.

Derived terms

• cuntrata Cubba
• turri Cubba

 

See also

• cubbaita
• cubbeta

 

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Spanish Cuba, of disputed origin.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkub.ba/, [ˈkub.ba]
• Rhymes: -ubba
• Hyphenation: cùb‧ba

Proper noun

Cubba f

1. Cuba (an island and country in the Caribbean)

Derived terms

• crisi di Cubba
• cubbana
• cubbanu
• Ripùbbrica di Cubba
• sicarru cubbanu

 

See also

• Caràibbi
• Mèrica
• Mèssicu