cecca

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Italian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃek.ka/
  • Rhymes: -ekka
  • Hyphenation: céc‧ca

Etymology 1

From the given name Cecca, hypocoristic form of Francesca.

Noun

cecca f (plural cecche)

  1. (regional) Synonym of gazza
  2. (regional) Synonym of occhiocotto
  3. (figurative) a vulgar, chatty woman

Etymology 2

Reshaping of cilecca influenced by the given name Cecca, hypocoristic form of Francesca.

Noun

cecca f (uncountable)

  1. Synonym of cilecca

Further reading

  • cecca1 in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
  • cecca2 in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana

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