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sterna

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See also: Sterna

English

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Noun

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sterna

  1. plural of sternum

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Italian

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈstɛr.na/
  • Rhymes: -ɛrna
  • Hyphenation: stèr‧na

Noun

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sterna f (plural sterne)

  1. tern

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Sicilian

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Etymology

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From the apheresis of Latin cisterna (cistern, tank).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈstɛɾ.na/, [ˈʃtɛ-], [-n.na]
  • Rhymes: -erna
  • Hyphenation: stèr‧na

Noun

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sterna f (plural sterni)

  1. tank, cistern
    Synonyms: bonza, gebbia, vasca, scifu

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