elica

Italian

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἕλικα (hélika).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛ.li.ka/
• Rhymes: -ɛlika
• Hyphenation: è‧li‧ca

Noun

elica f (plural eliche)

1. helix, spiral
2. propeller, screw
3. (usually in the plural) pasta spiral

Derived terms

• elicoide

Anagrams

• Alice, Cilea, acile, alice, calie, celai, celia, laice