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    60 published entries

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    60 published entries

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    55 published entries

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    54 published entries

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    50 published entries

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    48 published entries

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    42 published entries

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    40 published entries

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    39 published entries

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    33 published entries

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    31 published entries

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    24 published entries

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    23 published entries

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    21 published entries

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    19 published entries

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    16 published entries

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    12 published entries

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    9 published entries

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    7 published entries

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    6 published entries

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    5 published entries

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  • Italian Sign Language

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lanpo
noun
A sudden burst of bright light.

“Un lanpo ha iluminà la nòt.”

A flash illuminated the night.

Also means
  1. flash

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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lavurà
verb
To perform tasks or labor to earn money or complete a project.

“Ogio deggio lavurà.”

Today I have to work.

Also means
  1. to work
  2. labor

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bàla
noun
A round object used in games, or a large bundle of items, or a slang term for a lie or a state of being drunk.

“I buta la bàla in aria.”

They throw the ball into the air.

Also means
  1. ball
  2. large bundle
  3. lie
  4. drunkenness

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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alafè
intj
An exclamation used to express encouragement or annoyance.

“Alafè, feia la curta!”

Come on, make it short!

Also means
  1. come on
  2. damn it

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Anſela
name
A common female given name.

“Anſela và a scora.”

Angela goes to school.

Also means
  1. a female given name, equivalent to English Angela
  2. Angela

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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balada
noun
A type of poem or song that narrates a story in short stanzas.

“El cantò una balada antiga.”

He sang an old ballad.

Also means
  1. ballad

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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betola
noun
A place where people gather to drink, sometimes used to describe a lower-quality or modest drinking establishment.

“Semo stè a la betola ieri sira.”

We were at the tavern last night.

Also means
  1. tavern, inn
  2. dive, joint
  3. tavern

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bosolà
noun
A circular pad made of cloth that is worn on the head to help carry heavy things comfortably.

“La fémna purta la bosolà.”

The woman carries the head pad.

Also means
  1. tightly-coiled cloth pad placed on the head to support loads
  2. wreath

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aroplàn
noun
A machine that flies through the air to transport people or goods.

“L'aroplàn vola int lu cì.”

The airplane flies in the sky.

Also means
  1. airplane

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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baladór
noun
An elevated platform projecting from the wall of a building, usually surrounded by a railing.

“I fiori è sùl baladór.”

The flowers are on the balcony.

Also means
  1. balcony
  2. small terrace

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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belànsa
noun
A tool used to measure the weight of an object.

“La belànsa è rotta.”

The balance is broken.

Also means
  1. balance
  2. scale

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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brasùla
noun
A wooden piece worn around the lower part of an ox's neck.

“L'oò se porte la brasùla.”

The ox wears the wooden collar.

Also means
  1. wooden collar that encircles the ox's neck from the lower part
  2. wooden collar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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brìtola
noun
A small knife that can be folded or used for grafting plants.

“Tira fora la brìtola per tajà el pan.”

Take out the pocket knife to cut the bread.

Also means
  1. pocket knife
  2. knife for grafting
  3. penknife

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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brùſola
noun
A wild plant collected from fields, primarily used to add flavor to cooked snails.

“La brùſola la dà gusto a li babàci.”

The herb gives flavor to the snails.

Also means
  1. herb grown in the fields and used to season cooked snails
  2. herb for seasoning

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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belansìn
noun
A smaller device used for weighing items.

“O g'ò un belansìn par i mè prodoti.”

I have a small balance for my products.

Also means
  1. small balance
  2. cart balance

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bertuèla
noun
This is a variant spelling or pronunciation used for the word bartuela.

“La bertuèla l'è vöia.”

The bag is empty.

Also means
  1. alternative form of bartuela

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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brìscola
noun
A popular traditional card game or a physical strike.

“Giughémo a brìscola.”

We are playing Briscola.

Also means
  1. a type of card game
  2. knock, blow, slap
  3. card game

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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brontolà
verb
To speak in a low, unclear voice or to complain in a low voice.

“Lù continua a brontolà tra sé.”

He keeps muttering to himself.

Also means
  1. to mutter or mumble
  2. to grumble

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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brùscula
noun
Tiny pieces of wood that fall off when cutting larger logs with an axe. They are often used to help start a fire.

“Mete la brùscula inte el fògh.”

Put the small wood scrap into the fire.

Also means
  1. small scrap of wood left by cutting wood with an axe used to start a fire
  2. small scrap of wood

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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brustolà
verb
To cook food using dry heat, typically in an oven or over an open flame.

“Bìzogna brustolà el pan.”

It is necessary to toast the bread.

Also means
  1. to roast
  2. to toast

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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sarlatan
noun
A person who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skills.

“No credi a quel sarlatan.”

Do not believe that charlatan.

Also means
  1. charlatan

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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altelarìa
noun
Large-caliber guns or missile launchers used in warfare.

“L'altelarìa è posta sol terén.”

The artillery is placed on the ground.

Also means
  1. artillery

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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belagànba
noun
A word used to describe a man who pays excessive attention to his appearance or acts like a gallant gentleman.

“L'è propi un belagànba in giru.”

He is truly a dandy walking around.

Also means
  1. dandy
  2. flop
  3. gallant

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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britolàda
noun
A physical wound or cut made using a tool known as a brìtola.

“El s'è fat na britolàda par sbai.”

He accidentally gave himself a cut with the knife.

Also means
  1. inflicted cut with a brìtola

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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deîAppears in an example
verb
The third-person singular form of the verb to say.

“Lui deî la veritâ.”

He says the truth.

Also means
  1. he/she says

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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arnoAppears in an example
noun
A hollow space or a deep gorge in the land.

“La cassa l'è un arno.”

The box is a hollow cavity.

Also means
  1. cavity
  2. ravine

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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babaAppears in an example
noun
A vessel used for holding liquids, specifically a large bottle or flask.

“La baba è piena d'aqua.”

The flask is full of water.

Also means
  1. flask
  2. large bottle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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veîaAppears in an example
noun
A public path or way used for traveling from one place to another.

“La veîa è longa.”

The road is long.

Also means
  1. road, street, path
  2. way
  3. road

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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alègaAppears in an example
noun
A specific type of tree or plant belonging to the cuscuta genus.

“L'alèga è cresiuda visin a la casa.”

The cuscuta tree grew near the house.

Also means
  1. a tree of the genus cuscuta

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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badìlAppears in an example
noun
A tool with a broad metal blade and a long handle used for digging or moving soil.

“G'ò ciapà el badìl par scavà la tera.”

I took the spade to dig the earth.

Also means
  1. spade

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bampaAppears in an example
noun
A state of burning with visible light and heat.

“La bampa brusciava forte nel camino.”

The flame burned brightly in the fireplace.

Also means
  1. flame
  2. blaze

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bre'c[bˈretʃ]Appears in an example
intj
An exclamation used when you realize you have made a mistake, typically during a game.

“Bre'c! O falà la mosse.”

Oops! I made a wrong move.

Also means
  1. reaction after making a mistake in a game or something else
  2. oops

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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buàsaAppears in an example
noun
A large stack of dried grass for animals. It can also refer to animal droppings like cow manure.

“I brulà la buàsa in campu.”

I burned the haystack in the field.

Also means
  1. haystack
  2. animal excrement, cow dung

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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gutonAppears in an example
noun
A soft, white fiber that grows around the seeds of a tropical plant and is used to make cloth.

“La camìsa è fatta di guton.”

The shirt is made of cotton.

Also means
  1. cotton

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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tieraAppears in an example
noun
The solid surface of the earth or a specific area of ground.

“La tiera e dura.”

The land is hard.

Also means
  1. land
  2. earth
  3. soil
  4. ground

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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veîdaAppears in an example
noun
A climbing or trailing woody plant that produces grapes.

“La veîda è in pièn campo.”

The vine is in the middle of the field.

Also means
  1. vine

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aradòrAppears in an example
noun
A person who operates a plow to prepare land for farming.

“L'aradòr e lavorà la tera cun el sò aratro.”

The plowman is working the land with his plow.

Also means
  1. plowman

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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barbònAppears in an example
noun
A large or thick beard, or colloquially, a vagrant or a specific fish.

“Quel barbòn vive per la strada.”

That vagrant lives on the street.

Also means
  1. augmentative of barba
  2. vagrant
  3. mullet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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batanaAppears in an example
noun
A traditional small wooden flat-bottomed boat used by fishermen in the area of Rovinj.

“I pescadori i va in mar co la batana.”

The fishermen go to sea with the small boat.

Also means
  1. small boat, typical of Rovinj fishermen
  2. small boat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bisìgaAppears in an example
noun
An internal organ that stores urine before it is released from the body.

“La bisìga fa male.”

The bladder hurts.

Also means
  1. bladder

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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