battimano

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Italian

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Etymology 1

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Verb-object compound, composed of batti (“to beat, to strike”) +‎ mano (“hand”).

Noun

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battimano m (plural battimani)

  1. (usually in the plural) applause, clapping

Etymology 2

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From French battement, influenced by Etymology 1.

Noun

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battimano m (plural battimani)

  1. (ballet) battement

Anagrams

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