credenza

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian credenza.

Pronunciation

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Noun

credenza (plural credenzas)

  1. A sideboard or buffet.
  2. A horizontal filing cabinet, typically placed behind a desk.

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Italian

Etymology

From Late Latin crēdentia, from Latin crēdēns. Equivalent to credere +‎ -enza.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kreˈdɛn.t͡sa/
  • Rhymes: -ɛntsa
  • Hyphenation: cre‧dèn‧za

Noun

credenza f (plural credenze)

  1. belief, credit
  2. (furniture) sideboard, cupboard, hutch, abacus (church furniture)

See also

Descendants

  • German: Kredenz

Further reading

  • credenza1 in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
  • credenza2 in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana