capezzale

Italian

Alternative forms

  • cavezzale

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *capitiale, from Latin capitium. Compare Spanish cabezal, Portuguese cabeçal, Old French chevecier, Catalan capçal, Occitan cabeçal.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ka.petˈt͡sa.le/
  • Rhymes: -ale
  • Hyphenation: ca‧pez‧zà‧le

Noun

capezzale m (plural capezzali)

  1. bolster (long pillow)
  2. bedside
  3. sickbed

Synonyms

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