chibu

Sardinian

Alternative forms

• chivu (Nuorese)
• chiu, criu, cria (Logudorese)
• ciu, giu (Campidanian)

Etymology

Inherited from Latin cibus (“food”). Doublet of tzibu, a borrowing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkibu/

Noun

chibu m (plural chibos) (Nuorese)

1. (formal) food

   Synonyms: mandigu, papare

2. kernel, pealed food
3. seed (of a fruit)

Related terms

• mandigare
• papare