smalto

Italian (Fiorentino)

noun
Definitions
  • enamel (all senses)
  • glaze
  • (heraldry) tincture

Etymology

Derived from Frankish *smalt (melted fat) derived from Latin smaltum.

Origin

Latin

smaltum

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