paracqua

Italian

Etymology

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

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

Noun

paracqua m (invariable)

  1. umbrella
    Synonym: ombrello

Sicilian

Etymology

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

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

Noun

paracqua f (plural paracqui)

  1. umbrella
    Synonym: ummireḍḍu
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