rocca

See also Rocca

Italian

Etymology 1

Ultimately from a pre-Latin Mediterranean language, or possibly from Medieval Latin rocca, from Vulgar Latin *rocca, of uncertain origin, possibly Celtic. Cf. also French roche, Spanish roca. Alternatively from an alteration of roccia based on its plural, rocce.

Noun

rocca f (plural rocche)

1. fortress, stronghold
2. rock

Derived terms

• cristallo di rocca
• allume di rocca

Etymology 2

From a Germanic language, compare rocko

Noun

rocca f (plural rocche)

1. distaff

Anagrams

• carco