Befana
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See also: befana
Italian
Etymology
From Vulgar Latin or Late Latin *epiphanĭa for Latin epiphanīa, from Ancient Greek ἐπιφάνεια (epipháneia, “manifestation, striking appearance”). Doublet of Epifania.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
la Befana f
- (folklore) a folkloric figure resembling an ugly but kind old witch who gives treats or presents to children in the night before Epiphany
- (colloquial) Epiphany (Christian feast)
- Synonym: Epifania
- Alternative letter-case form of befana
