ciraulu

Sicilian

Alternative forms
  • ciaraulu, ciaràvulu, ciràvulu

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κεραύλης (keraúlēs, “horn-blower”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʃɪˈɾa.ʊ.lʊ/ (Standard)
  • IPA(key): /ʃɪˈɾa.vʊ.lʊ/ (Voiced labiodental fricative)
  • Hyphenation: ci‧rà‧u‧lu

Noun

ciraulu m (plural ciraula)

  1. (Sicilian folklore) in the religious cult of St. Paul, in Palazzolo Acreide, a healer and thaumaturge able to cure snake bites
  2. (Sicilian folklore) those born in the night between 24 and 25 January, who can heal snake bites
  3. charlatan, quack

Descendants
  • Italian: Ceraulo
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