radica
The English word 'briar' is translated into Italian as radica when referring to a pipe.
Meaning: pipe (noun)
Did you know?
- The word radica is a cognate with the English word 'radish', as both originate from the Latin word for root.
- The word radica shares the same ancestral lineage as the English word 'radical', which also stems from the concept of a 'root'.
- The term radica comes from the Latin word rādīcula, which was a diminutive meaning 'little root'.
Examples in context
- È una pipa di radica molto pregiata.It is a very fine briar pipe.
- Preferisco le pipe in radica scura.I prefer dark briar pipes.
- Ha comprato una nuova pipa di radica.He bought a new briar pipe.
Example conversation
Alessandro is showing Sofia his new hobby in the living room.
- AlessandroGuarda questa bellissima pipa di radica.Look at this beautiful briar pipe.
- SofiaÈ davvero elegante, Alessandro.It is truly elegant, Alessandro.
- AlessandroSì, è fatta interamente in radica.Yes, it is made entirely of briar.
- SofiaHai scelto un ottimo modello.You chose a great model.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries radica, CC BY-SA 4.0.
