signorina

See also: Signorina

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian signorina.

Noun

signorina (plural signorinas or signorine)

1. A courtesy title for an unmarried woman of Italian origin.
2. (US) maitake, hen of the woods (mushroom)
   • 2013, Mary Curtis, Book Of Calories and Phytosterols In Foods‎^[1], page 318:

     Signorina Mushroom is an alternative name for Grifola Frondosa, the Maitake Mushroom, which is popular among Italian-Americans in the northeastern United States.

Translations

courtesy title for an unmarried woman of Italian origin

• Italian: signorina (it) f
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• Russian: синьори́на (ru) f (sinʹorína)

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Italian

Etymology

signora (“lady”) +‎ -ina

Pronunciation

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Noun

signorina f (plural signorine)

1. young lady
2. (used to address a woman) miss, young lady (ladies is used for the plural)

   Sì, signorina ― Yes, miss

   No, signorine ― No, ladies

3. (used as a salutation in a letter) Miss (followed by a name)

   Egregia Signorina ― Dear Miss

   Egregia Signorina Rossi ― Dear Miss Rossi

   Egregie Signorine ― Dear ladies

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