bambinella

== Maltese == === Etymology === Uncertain. Probably a diminutive form, from bambin +‎ Italian -ella. Folk etymology connects it to the feast of Marija Bambina in September, since such fruit was usually sold around this time. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bam.bɪˈnɛl.la/ Rhymes: -ɛlla === Noun === bambinella f (plural bambinelli) Maltese June pear (Pyrus communis var. bambinella) Synonym: maskarella rqiqa