pittima

Italian

Etymology 1

From Latin epithema, from Ancient Greek ἐπίθεμα (epíthema, “a cover, column capital, poultice”). Cognate with Spanish bizma.

Noun

pittima f (plural pittime)

  1. poultice or medical lotion applied on the chest or belly

Etymology 2

Uncertain.[1] Perhaps related to the first entry.

Noun

pittima f (plural pittime)

  1. black-tailed godwit
  2. nuisance (person)

References
  1. pittima in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana.

Further reading
  • pittima1 in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
  • pittima2 in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana

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