femminiello
thumb|right|250px|, painted by Giuseppe Bonito ([[1707–1789) sometime between 1740 and 1760. The 's missing teeth and goitre could be signs of poverty and malnutrition. The red coral necklace is depicted as a representation of good fortune, which is often associated with .]]
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thumb|right|250px|, painted by Giuseppe Bonito ([[1707–1789) sometime between 1740 and 1760. The 's missing teeth and goitre could be signs of poverty and malnutrition. The red coral necklace is depicted as a representation of good fortune, which is often associated with .]]
' or (singular , also spelled as femmeniello''''') are a population of people who embody a third gender role in traditional Neapolitan culture. This term is culturally distinct from trans woman, and has its own cultural significance and practices. This term is not derogatory; instead are traditionally believed to bring good luck.