pittima

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Italian

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Etymology 1

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From Latin epithema, from Ancient Greek ἐπίθεμα (epíthema, a cover, column capital, poultice). Cognate with Spanish bizma.

Noun

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pittima f (plural pittime)

  1. poultice or medical lotion applied on the chest or belly

Etymology 2

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Uncertain.[1] Perhaps related to the first entry.

Noun

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pittima f (plural pittime)

  1. black-tailed godwit
  2. nuisance (person)

References

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  1. ^ pittima in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana.

Further reading

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  • pittima1 in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
  • pittima2 in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana

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