purchiacca
Neapolitan
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editEtymology
editA dubious theory has it descend from Ancient Greek terms πῦρ (pûr) and κοῖλος (koîlos) with an approximate meaning of "fiery hole". Nevertheless, the true etymology lies in Latin portulāca (purslane), a plant that was commonly used to mitigate vaginal pain after childbirth.
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editNoun
editpurchiacca f (plural purchiacche)