purpu

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Sicilian[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Latin polypus, from Ancient Greek. Compare Italian polpo, Sardinian pruppu .

Noun[edit]

purpu m (plural purpi)

  1. octopus
  2. (offensive, vulgar) A homosexual man, especially an effeminate one.
    Synonyms: aricchiuni, garrusu, jarrusu
  3. (offensive, vulgar) A man considered weak, effeminate, timid, pathetic, emotional, non-heteronormative in some way

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  • Italian: purpo, puppo