Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
lametta. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
lametta, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
lametta in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
lametta you have here. The definition of the word
lametta will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
lametta, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
From Italian lametta (literally “small blade”).
Pronunciation
Noun
lametta (uncountable)
- Thin wire or foil made of brass, gold or silver; now especially thin strips of metallic foil used as Christmas decoration.
- Synonym: tinsel
Translations
Anagrams
Italian
Etymology
From lama (“blade”) + -etta.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /laˈmet.ta/
- Rhymes: -etta
- Hyphenation: la‧mét‧ta
Noun
lametta f (plural lamette)
- razor blade
Descendants
Further reading
- lametta in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
Anagrams