arcigno

Italian

Etymology

Perhaps derived from French rechigner (“to display reluctance”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /arˈt͡ʃiɲ.ɲo/, [är̺ˈt͡ʃiɲɲo]
  • Hyphenation: ar‧cì‧gno

Adjective

arcigno (feminine singular arcigna, masculine plural arcigni, feminine plural arcigne)

  1. forbidding, grim
  2. frowning (expression)
  3. severe (personality)

Derived terms
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