torello

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See also: Torello

Italian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /toˈrɛl.lo/
  • Rhymes: -ɛllo
  • Hyphenation: to‧rèl‧lo

Etymology 1

toro (“bull”) +‎ -ello (diminutive suffix)

Noun

torello m (plural torelli)

  1. diminutive of toro: small or young bull
  2. (uncountable) keep-away (game)

Etymology 2

Uncertain

Noun

torello m (plural torelli)

  1. (nautical) garboard

References

  • torello1 in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
  • torello2 in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana

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