capezzale

Italian

Alternative forms
  • cavezzale

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *capitiale, from Latin capitium. Compare Spanish cabezal, Portuguese cabeçal, Old French chevecier, Catalan capçal, Occitan cabeçal.

Noun

capezzale m (plural capezzali)

  1. bolster (long pillow)
  2. bedside
  3. sickbed

Synonyms
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