domaisèla

Occitan

Etymology

From Old Occitan donçela, from Vulgar Latin *domnicella, diminutive of domina. Compare French demoiselle, Spanish doncella and damisela, Italian donzella and damigella, Portuguese donzela. Doublet of donzèla.

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Noun

domaisèla m (plural domaisèlas)

1. damsel, maiden
2. ladybug

Derived terms

• domaiselar
• domaiselenc

Related terms

• domaisèlh

Further reading

• Diccionari General de la Lenga Occitana, L’Academia occitana – Consistòri del Gai Saber, 2008-2024, page 251.