iroi

Sicilian

Etymology

From the accusative case of Latin hērōs (“hero”). Compare Italian eroe and Spanish héroe.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /iˈɾɔ.i/, [ɪˈɾɔ.ɪ], [ɪˈɾɔj]
• Rhymes: -oi
• Hyphenation: i‧ro‧i

Noun

iroi m (plural iroi)

1. hero

Coordinate terms

• iruina (“hero (female)”)

Derived terms

• antiroi
• cunchissu di l'iroi
• curtu di l'iroi
• iroi di verra
• iruìsimu
• iròicu
• supra-iroi