appoggiacapo

Italian

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of appoggia (“to support, to lean on”) +‎ capo (“head”). Attested since 1865.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /apˌpɔd.d͡ʒaˈka.po/
  • Rhymes: -apo
  • Hyphenation: ap‧pog‧gia‧cà‧po

Noun

appoggiacapo m (invariable)

  1. antimacassar
    Synonym: poggiatesta

Descendants

  • → Rioplatense Spanish: apoyacabeza

Further reading

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