ponticello

English

Etymology

From Italian ponticello (literally “little bridge”).

Noun

ponticello (plural ponticelli)

  1. (music) bridge (of a violin etc.)

Italian

Etymology

From ponte (“bridge”) +‎ -icello (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pon.tiˈt͡ʃɛl.lo/
  • Rhymes: -ɛllo
  • Hyphenation: pon‧ti‧cèl‧lo

Noun

ponticello m (plural ponticelli)

  1. diminutive of ponte: small bridge
  2. (music) bridge (of a violin etc.)
  3. trigger guard
  4. jumper (electrical)

Derived terms

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