Definitions

1. proper noun

A female given name of Italian origin, derived from Petronilla, the Latin form of Peter’s daughter.

“The Petronella family has lived in this town for generations.”

2. noun

A type of Italian folk dance.

“The villagers performed a lively Petronella dance during the festival.”

3. proper noun

A genus of moths in the family Gelechiidae.

“The Petronella moth is found in tropical regions.”