paracqua

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Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Verb-object compound, composed of para (“to protect; to block”) +‎ acqua (“water”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /paˈrak.kwa/
  • Rhymes: -akkwa
  • Hyphenation: pa‧ràc‧qua

Noun[edit]

paracqua m (invariable)

  1. umbrella
    Synonym: ombrello

Sicilian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From para- +‎ acqua. Cognate with Italian paracqua and Spanish paraguas.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /paˈɾak.kwa/
  • Hyphenation: pa‧ràc‧qua

Noun[edit]

paracqua f (plural paracqui)

  1. umbrella
    Synonym: ummireḍḍu

Related terms[edit]

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