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Kamandulis

KAMANDÙLIS

Etymology

Apparently, from lit. kamendùlis, kamaldùlis - a Catholic monk order, which in the 11th century founded by the hermit Romualdas, a member. The order was founded in Campo Maldoli (Italy), which was later named Camaldoli (see MLTE II 36). Cf. place names Kamandùlė pv. Onš, Mr. Kdn, Kamandùliai pv. Pg, 1. Vp, kln. November, pv. Жж, b. Pkn, Kamandùlis l. Mrs.

Feminine FORMS

Kamandulienė / Kamandulytė

Pronunciation

/kɐmɐnˈdʊlʲɪs/

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