cassida

Italian

Pronunciation 1

• IPA^(key): /ˈkas.si.da/, [ˈkäs̪s̪id̪ä]
• Hyphenation: càs‧si‧da

Etymology 1

From translingual Cassida, derived from Latin cassis (“(metal) helmet”).

Noun

cassida f (plural casside)

1. (entomology) Any member of the taxonomic genus.

Derived terms

• cassida delle barbabietole
• cassida verde

Etymology 2

With a change in ending, from Latin cassidem, accusative of cassis.

Noun

cassida f (plural casside)

1. (uncommon) Alternative form of casside

Pronunciation 2

• IPA^(key): /kasˈsi.da/, [käs̪ˈs̪iːd̪ä]
• Hyphenation: cas‧sì‧da

Etymology

From Arabic قَصِيدَة‎ (qaṣīda).

Noun

cassida f (plural casside)

1. qasida (poem of Arabic origin)

References

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