gattice

Italian

Etymology

From gatto (“cat”), due to the shape and hairiness of the spikes, reminiscent of a cat's tail.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡat.ti.t͡ʃe/
  • Rhymes: -attitʃe
  • Hyphenation: gàt‧ti‧ce

Noun

gattice m (plural gattici)

  1. white poplar (Populus alba)
    Synonyms: (regional) alberello, (regional) gattero, (regional) gatto, pioppo bianco

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