paracqua

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Italian

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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paracqua m (invariable)

  1. umbrella
    Synonym: ombrello

Sicilian

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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paracqua f (plural paracqui)

  1. umbrella
    Synonym: ummireḍḍu
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