bambinella

Maltese

Etymology

Thought to derive from the name of the feast of Marija Bambina held in September, due to such fruit usually being sold around this time. Hence doublet of bambin.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bam.bɪˈnɛl.la/

Noun

bambinella f (plural bambinelli)

  1. Maltese june pear (var. of Pyrus communis)
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