ganascia

Italian

Etymology

From Late Latin ganathus, from Ancient Greek γνάθος (gnáthos).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡaˈnaʃ.ʃa/
• Rhymes: -aʃʃa
• Hyphenation: ga‧nà‧scia

Noun

ganascia f (plural ganasce)

1. jaw

   Synonyms: mascella, mandibola

2. (rail transport) fishplate
3. (automotive) brake shoe
4. (automotive) wheel clamp, boot, Denver boot

   Synonym: ceppo

Derived terms

• mangiare a quattro ganasce

Descendants

• → French: ganache
  • → English: ganache