parapetto

Italian

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of para (“to protect; to block”) +‎ petto (“chest”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌpa.raˈpɛt.to/
• Rhymes: -ɛtto
• Hyphenation: pa‧ra‧pèt‧to

Noun

parapetto m (plural parapetti)

1. parapet
2. balustrade
3. ledger board

Descendants

• → French: parapet

Anagrams

• apportate