stiḍḍa

• stidda (eye dialect)
• steḍḍa, stella (misspelled and Italianized)

From Latin stēlla, from Proto-Italic *stērolā, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂stḗr.

• IPA^(key): /ˈstiɖ.ɖa/ (Standard)
• IPA^(key): /ˈsti.da/ (Weak retroflection)
• Hyphenation: stì‧ḍḍa

stiḍḍa f (plural stiḍḍi)

1. (astronomy) A luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included.
2. (geometry) A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, generally with five or six points.
3. A person who is dear to one.

   Synonyms: ciatu, vita, sangu, sangu miu

   Marìa, a figghia cchiù nica, era sempri a so stiḍḍa.

   Mary, the youngest daughter, was always her darling.

4. (printing) An asterisk (*).
5. A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.
6. (astrology) A planet supposed to influence one's destiny.

   Stiḍḍa ca curri.

   Unlucky star.

7. (Organized crime) The Stiḍḍa, a Mafia-type criminal organization centered in the central-southern part of Sicily.
8. A star-shaped ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honour.

stiḍḍa

1. (mildly vulgar) An expression of surprise, outrage, or frustration.

   Stiḍḍa 'i to soru!

   (literally) Your sister's star!

• Maltese: stilla

• celu