guarnigione

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Italian

Alternative forms

Etymology

From French garnison, reshaped according to guarnire (to furnish with decoration).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡwar.niˈd͡ʒo.ne/
  • Hyphenation: guar‧ni‧gió‧ne

Noun

guarnigione f (plural guarnigioni)

  1. (archaic) The act of decorating or adorning.
    Synonym: guarnizione
  2. garrison (troops stationed at a permanent military post)
    Synonyms: contingente, presidio
  3. (by extension) garrison (permanent military post where such troops are stationed)
    Synonyms: caserma, presidio, quartiere

References

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