lucia

eel

noun LOO-chah Rare

Origin: Latin luccius (pike/eel-like fish)

Usage Note

Lucia (also spelled luccia) is a regional/dialectal name for the eel (anguilla) in parts of northern Italy, but more commonly it refers to a specific freshwater fish or is a given name. As a common noun for a fish it is rare and regional; learners are more likely to encounter anguilla for eel. The seed lists this as a common noun — note that most modern dictionaries record it mainly as a proper name.

Examples

"La lucia vive nei fiumi del nord."

Natural Translation

The lucia lives in the rivers of the north.

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