Giro d'Italia

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian Giro d'Italia (literally Tour of Italy).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌdʒɪəɹəʊ d‿ɪˈtaljə/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌdʒiɹoʊ d‿ɪˈtæljə/

Proper noun

Giro d'Italia

  1. (cycle racing) An annual long-distance cycling race in Italy, usually held over three weeks.
    Synonym: Giro (by ellipsis)

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Italian

Etymology

Literally, Tour of Italy.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒi.ro d‿iˈta.lja/
  • Hyphenation: Gì‧ro‧d'I‧tà‧lia

Proper noun

il Giro d'Italia m

  1. (cycling) Giro d'Italia (annual cycling race in Italy)
    Synonym: Giro (by ellipsis)

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