English Explanatory Dictionary

nonna

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A grandmother, especially one with Italian ancestry.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɒnə/ /ˈnɔːnə/ /ˈnoʊnə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nonna.wav

Word forms

nonna nonnas

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian nonna. Doublet of nun.

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