canapiglia

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Italian

Etymology

From canapa (hemp), for the greyish-whitish color of its feathers.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ka.naˈpiʎ.ʎa/
  • Rhymes: -iʎʎa
  • Hyphenation: ca‧na‧pì‧glia

Noun

canapiglia f (plural canapiglie)

  1. gadwall (Mareca strepera, syn. Anas strepera)
    Synonym: ridenna

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