Where does “cucuzza longa” come from?
cucuzza longa (Sicilian) comes from Sicilian cucuzza, from Latin cucutia, from Latin cucurbita — gourd, cucurbit, including watermelon; dolt.
cucuzza longa (Sicilian): Cucurbita moschata var. serpente di Sicilia
Definitions
- Cucurbita moschata var. serpente di Sicilia
Ancestry of “cucuzza longa”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Sicilian | cucuzza | marrow; pumpkin; "Cucurbita maxima" |
| 2 | Latin | cucutia | — |
| 3 | Latin | cucurbita | gourd, cucurbit, including watermelon; dolt |