liotru

See also: Liotru

Sicilian

Etymology

Possibly from Ancient Greek Ἡλιόδωρος (Hēliódōros), in particular from Heliodorus of Catania.

It is wrongly thought to mean “elephant” in Sicilian language. Compare Sicilian lifanti (“elephant”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /liˈɔʈɹu/
• Hyphenation: li‧o‧tru

Noun

liotru m (plural liotri)

1. Monument in the center of Catania, known as Fontana dell'Elefante
2. The symbol of the city of Catania

Synonyms

• lifanti