irto

See also: irto-

Italian

Etymology

From Latin hīrtus (hairy, shaggy).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈir.to/, [ˈir̺t̪o]
  • Rhymes: -irto
  • Stress: ìrto
  • Hyphenation: ir‧to

Adjective

irto (feminine singular irta, masculine plural irti, feminine plural irte)

  1. (of hair) bristly, shaggy, prickly, spiked, bristling
    Synonyms: irsuto, ispido
  2. (by extension) steep, rough, bold, difficult
    Synonyms: arduo, aspro, difficile, erto, ritto

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