staffetta

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Etymology

From staffa (stirrup) +‎ -etta.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /stafˈfet.ta/
  • Rhymes: -etta
  • Hyphenation: staf‧fét‧ta

Noun

staffetta f (plural staffette)

  1. courier, runner
    Synonyms: corriere, messaggero
  2. (sports) relay race
  3. (sports) relay team

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Further reading

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