roncola

Italian

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈron.ko.la/, [ˈr̺oŋkol̺ä]
  • Stress: róncola
  • Hyphenation: ron‧co‧la

Etymology 1

ronc(a) (“billhook”) +‎ -ola (diminutive suffix)

Noun

roncola f (plural roncole)

  1. billhook, specifically:
    1. (agriculture) An agricultural implement often with a curved or hooked end to the blade used for pruning or cutting thick, woody plants.
    2. (weaponry) A medieval polearm with a similar construct, fitted to a long handle, sometimes with an L-shaped tine or a spike protruding from the side or the end of the blade for tackling the opponent; a bill
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Etymology 2

See the etymology of the main entry.

Verb

roncola

  1. third-person singular present indicative of roncolare
  2. second-person singular imperative of roncolare
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