mannara

Italian

Etymology 1

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /manˈna.ra/
• Rhymes: -ara
• Hyphenation: man‧nà‧ra

Adjective

mannara

1. feminine singular of mannaro

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Sicilian mànnira (“flock of animals”). Doublet of mandria.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈman.na.ra/
• Rhymes: -annara
• Hyphenation: màn‧na‧ra

Noun

mannara f (plural mannare)

1. Only used in cane di mannara

Maltese

Etymology

From Sicilian mannara (“axe, large knife”), from Latin manuārius. Compare Italian mannaia.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /manˈnaː.ra/

Noun

mannara f (plural mnanar or mannarat)

1. axe, hatchet
   • Traditional (lyrics and music), “Ja ħanina”, performed by Frans Baldacchino:

     Nara wiċċek, ninsa d-dinja. Isbaħ minnek ma rajt qatt.
     Nagħmel rasi taħt mannara, jekk narak f’idejn xi ħadd.

     When I see your face, I forget the world. I’ve never seen anything more beautiful than you.
     I’d put my head under an axe if I should see you in someone else’s arms.