Etymology

nola

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Today it means: A very small bell used in the choir during consecration. Full definition →

Latin nola
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nola · noun1

  1. Latin · derived fromnola
  2. English todaynola

From Latin nola, traditionally derived from Nola in Italy, from its having been the supposed location of St Paulinus's introduction of bells to Christian ceremony, but possibly Onomatopoeic.

Nola · proper noun2

  1. Latin · derived fromNola
  2. English todayNola

From Latin Nola.

Nola · proper noun3

  1. Irish · derived fromFionnghuala
  2. English todayNola

From Finola, from Irish Fionnghuala. In the US, also under the influence of the male name Nolan (which see).

Nola · proper noun4

  1. Italian · borrowed fromNola
  2. English todayNola

Borrowed from Italian Nola.

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