parola

Italian (Fiorentino)

/paˈrɔla/

noun
Definitions
  • word (distinct unit of language).
  • word (something promised).
  • speech (the ability to use vocalisations to communicate).
  • instruction or truth

Etymology

Inherited from Latin parabola (comparison, later, speech, illustration, word, parable, likeness), *paraula derived from Ancient Greek παραβολή (comparison, parable).

Origin

Ancient Greek

παραβολή

Gloss

comparison, parable

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