di ferro

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Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “of iron”. Compare French de fer.

Adjective[edit]

di ferro (invariable)

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see di,‎ ferro.
    spada di ferro ― iron sword
  2. (figurative, by extension) strong, resilient, iron
    Synonyms: forte, ferreo
    memoria di ferro ― strong memory
    salute di ferro ― cast-iron constitution

Further reading[edit]

  • ferro in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
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