nerbu

== Sicilian == === Alternative forms === nervu nierbu, niervu (diphthongized, dialectal) === Etymology === From Latin nervus. Compare Italian nervo. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈnɛɾ.bu/, [ˈnɛɾ.bʊ], [ˈnjɛɾ.bʊ], [-βʊ], [-b.bʊ], [-v.vʊ] Hyphenation: nèr‧bu === Noun === nerbu m (plural nerbi) (anatomy) a sinew, tendon, nerve, muscle (in the plural) One's neural structures considered collectively as, and conceptually equated with, one's psyche. (in the plural) Mental agitation caused by fear, stress or other negative emotions. (tool) lash, whip, scourge, rod . Synonym: vìriga ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ====