Contionary:luifa

Atlantic

Etymology

Uncertain; the most commonly proposed origin is a derivation from Latin (bēstiam) lupicam, ultimately from lupus (wolf), with metathesis and syncope from the expected forms *lufia or *lufiha.

Pronunciation

(Standard Atlantic) IPA: [ˈlui̯fa]

Noun

luifa f (pl. luifos)

1. dog

   Una luifa ê il amix milyuri dil hom.

   A dog is a man's best friend.

Derived terms

• luifo-siḍenti (dog sitter)
• luifoih (canine)

Related terms

• luf (wolf)
• nimal (animal)