muciu

Sicilian

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *mūsiu(m), from Latin mūsiō (“cat”). The origin of this latter is unknown but it is likely intended as from the (non rhotic) genitive of mūs (“mouse”) +‎ -ō (agent noun suffix). Compare Italian micio.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmu.ʃʊ/ (Standard)
  • Hyphenation: mù‧ciu

Noun

muciu m (plural muci)

  1. (informal, endearing) A cat, a pussy.

Derived terms
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