maniposa

Sardinian

Alternative forms

• mariposa

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish mariposa.

Noun

maniposa f (plural maniposas)

1. butterfly

   Synonyms: cabagasu, mariavolavola

2. moth

   Synonyms: arna, babbaliscu, tacatia

3. a kind of luminary or candle left at a grave or similar site, to honor the deceased or a saint

See also

• ruga f, mamaruga f

References

• manipòsa - Ditzionàriu in línia, Regione Autonoma della Sardegna
• Vocabolariu Sardu-Italianu et Italianu-Sardu, Canonigu Johanne Ispanu