elica

Italian

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek ἕλικα (hélika), the accusative of ἕλιξ (hélix).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛlika/

Noun

elica f (plural eliche)

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

Derived terms

• elicoide

Anagrams

• acile, alice, Alice, celai, celia