zecca

Italian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈt͡sek.ka/, [ˈt̪͡s̪ekkä], /ˈd͡zek.ka/, [ˈd̪͡z̪ekkä]
• Hyphenation: zéc‧ca

Etymology 1

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Arabic سِكَّة (sikka, “die for coining, coin”).

Noun

zecca f (plural zecche)

1. mint (factory for producing coinage)

Derived terms

• nuovo di zecca (“brand new”)
• zecchino

Etymology 2

From Old High German zecko. Compare German Zecke, Dutch teek, English tick.

Noun

zecca f (plural zecche)

1. tick