morso

Italian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɔr.so/
• Rhymes: -ɔrso
• Hyphenation: mòr‧so

Etymology 1

From Latin morsus.

Noun

morso m (plural morsi)

1. bite
2. bit (of a horse)
3. nibble

Derived terms

• portamorso
• smorsare

Etymology 2

Participle

morso (feminine morsa, masculine plural morsi, feminine plural morse)

1. past participle of mordere

Further reading

• morso² in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana

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Latin

Participle

(deprecated template usage) morsō

1. dative/ablative masculine/neuter singular of morsus

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Portuguese

Noun

morso m (plural morsos)

1. bit (metal mouthpiece of a horse’s harness)

   Synonyms: bocado, bocal