Bargello
English
/bɑːˈdʒɛləʊ/, /bɑɹˈdʒɛloʊ/
noun
Definitions
- A type of needlepoint embroidery, traditionally in wool on canvas, consisting of upright flat stitches laid in a mathematical pattern to create flame or zigzag motifs.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian bargello (police headquarters) derived from Latin barigildus.
Origin
Latin
barigildus
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- Foxborough English
- Marlborough English
- borough English
- boroughholder English
- boroughhood English
- boroughmaster English
- boroughmonger English
- boroughwide English
- county borough English
- interborough English
- multiborough English
- barigildus Latin
- bargello Italian
- bourg French
- borwe Middle English
- burgo Ido