legna

Legna is a term in Italian that refers to firewood or logs used for fuel. It is typically treated as a mass noun, with phrases such as legna da ardere (firewood) or pezzo di legna (a piece of wood) used to specify quantity. In everyday speech, people may talk about tagliare la legna (to chop firewood) or bring in the legna from the woodpile. Legna is distinct from legno, which means wood in a broader sense and can refer to material used for construction or carpentry rather than fuel.

Etymology and usage are closely linked to the domestic and rural contexts where wood-based heating and cooking have been common. The word legna is derived from legno (wood) and shares cognates with other Romance languages, reflecting its core meaning related to timber and fuel. While legna primarily denotes firewood, the exact connotations can vary by dialect and region.

As a proper noun, Legna may appear as a surname or given name in Italian-speaking contexts and can be used for fictional characters or places in various works. There is no single universally prominent person, place, or entity named Legna, so its use as a proper noun is generally context-dependent and variable across cultures and media.