fionco

Italian

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈfjon.ko/, [ˈfjoŋko]
  • Stress: fiónco
  • Hyphenation: fion‧co

Etymology 1

From Latin fūrunculus (“pilferer, petty thief”). Doublet of foruncolo.

Noun

fionco m (plural fionchi) (Tuscany)

  1. Synonym of rondine di mare (“common tern”)
  2. Synonym of gavina (“common gull”)
Derived terms

Etymology 2

From Old Catalan flonch.

Noun

fionco m (plural fionchi)

  1. (nautical) halyard
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