zecchino

English

Etymology

Italian

Noun

zecchino (plural zecchinos or zecchini)

  1. (historical) An old gold coin of Italy; a sequin.

Italian

Etymology

From zecca (“mint”), from Arabic سِكَّة‎ (sikka, “die for coining, coin”).

Noun

zecchino m (plural zecchini)

  1. A gold coin, especially a Venetian ducat.
    oro zecchino ― pure gold
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