sopracciglio

Italian

Etymology

Formed from sopra- +‎ ciglio, based on Latin supercilium.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /so.pratˈt͡ʃiʎ.ʎo/
  • Rhymes: -iʎʎo
  • Hyphenation: so‧prac‧cì‧glio

Noun

sopracciglio m (plural sopracciglia f or sopraccigli m)

  1. eyebrow

Usage notes
  • The feminine plural sopracciglia is more commonly used, there is no obvious distinction between masculine and feminine forms.
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