befana
See also: Befana
Italian
editEtymology
editFrom Befana, a folkloric figure.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editbefana f (plural befane)
- the presents or treats received by children from Befana on the night before Epiphany
- ricevere la befana ― to receive the befana
- La mia befana quest'anno è stata misera.
- My befana was miserable this year.
- (humorous or offensive) a crone or old hag
- Alternative letter-case form of Befana