passamano

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Italian

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Etymology 1

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From French passement (braid).

Noun

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passamano m (plural passamani)

  1. ribbon, bow, braiding, etc. that is applied to ornament fabric products and reinforce or hide seams

Etymology 2

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Verb-object compound, composed of passa (to pass) +‎ mano (hand).

Noun

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passamano m (plural passamani)

  1. railing, handrail
  2. passage of something from one hand to another of several people arranged in a chain
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